1,1-Dichloroethylene in Holiday Manor Florida Water

Unhealthy Levels of 1,1-Dichloroethylene in the Water Supply of Holiday Manor Florida Homes

1,1-dichloroethylene is a volatile organic compound (VOC) that can enter drinking water when certain industrial solvents or related chemicals reach groundwater. Because it readily evaporates, it can move from water into the air during showers, laundry and dishwashing, so exposure isn’t limited to what you swallow. It usually can’t be detected by taste, smell or sight, which is why testing is the only reliable way to know if it’s present. If testing shows elevated levels, treating the water where it enters your Holiday Manor home is the most practical way to reduce household exposure.

VOCs like 1,1-dichloroethylene can be present in very low concentrations and may change over time, even when water appears clear. Many Holiday Manor families choose to lower exposure for everyday uses—cooking, brushing teeth and bathing—rather than addressing a single faucet. A whole-house system delivers treated water consistently to bathrooms, the kitchen and appliances, which is especially useful in the Florida Panhandle’s humid, moderate-hardness water conditions where you want protection throughout the home.