1,1-Dichloroethylene in Green-Mar Acres Florida Water

Unhealthy Levels of 1,1-Dichloroethylene in the Water Supply of Green-Mar Acres Florida Homes

1,1-dichloroethylene is a volatile organic compound (VOC) that can enter groundwater when certain industrial solvents or related chemicals are present. Because it readily volatilizes, it can move from water into the air inside your house during showers, laundry and dishwashing, so concerns aren’t limited to drinking water alone. Homeowners in Green-Mar Acres and around Palm Beach County usually can’t detect it by sight, taste or smell, which is why testing is the only reliable way to know if it’s in your supply. If tests show elevated levels, treating the water where it enters your home is a practical next step.

VOCs such as 1,1-dichloroethylene are often present at very low concentrations that fluctuate over time, so clear-looking water isn’t proof of safety. Many families in Green-Mar Acres choose to reduce exposure for everyday activities—cooking, brushing teeth and bathing—not just at a single faucet. A whole-house system provides consistent treated water throughout bathrooms, the kitchen and appliances, which is especially useful in humid subtropical climates like ours where indoor air and water use are high year-round.