1,1-Dichloroethylene in Jerome Florida Water

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

1,1-dichloroethylene is a volatile organic compound (VOC) that can enter groundwater when certain industrial solvents or related chemicals reach aquifers. Because it readily volatilizes, it can move from water into the air inside your home during showers, laundry or dishwashing. You usually won’t see, smell, or taste it, so testing is the reliable way to know if it’s present. In Jerome and elsewhere in Collier County, homeowners who get test results showing elevated levels often address the issue at the point where water comes into the house.

VOCs such as 1,1-dichloroethylene can be present even when water appears clear, and concentrations can change over time. Many families in the Jerome area prefer to lower exposure for everyday activities — cooking, brushing teeth, bathing — rather than treating just one faucet. A whole-house system delivers treated water to kitchens, bathrooms, and appliances throughout the home, providing consistent protection for routine use in our humid subtropical South Florida climate and in local well-dependent neighborhoods.