1,1-Dichloroethylene in Ives Estates Florida Water

Unhealthy Levels of 1,1-Dichloroethylene in the Water Supply of Ives Estates Florida Homes

1,1-dichloroethylene is a volatile organic compound (VOC) that can enter drinking water when industrial solvents or related chemicals reach groundwater. Because it volatilizes easily, this contaminant can move from water into the air in bathrooms and laundry rooms during showers, washing, and dishwashing. It usually can’t be seen, tasted, or smelled, so the only way to know whether it’s present is through testing — and if levels are elevated, treating the water at the point it enters your Ives Estates home is a practical next step.

VOCs such as 1,1-dichloroethylene are often detected at very low concentrations that change over time, so clear-looking water isn’t a guarantee of safety. Many families in Ives Estates choose to reduce exposure for everyday activities — cooking, brushing teeth, and bathing — rather than treating only a single faucet. A whole-house system keeps treated water consistent throughout bathrooms, the kitchen, and appliances, which is useful in our Miami-Dade County homes where hard water and warm, humid conditions can also affect scale and appliance performance.