1,1-Dichloroethylene in Kendale Lakes Florida Water

Unhealthy Levels of 1,1-Dichloroethylene in the Water Supply of Kendale Lakes 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 readily evaporates, this contaminant can affect both the water and the air in your home during showers, laundry or dishwashing. It typically won’t change taste, smell or appearance, so the only reliable way to know if it’s present is through testing. If test results indicate elevated levels, treating water at the point it enters your Kendale Lakes house is a practical next step.

VOCs such as 1,1-dichloroethylene are often detected at very low concentrations that can fluctuate over time, so clear-looking water isn’t always proof of safety. Many families in Kendale Lakes and nearby Miami-Dade communities prefer to lower exposure for everyday activities—cooking, brushing teeth, bathing—rather than treating only a single faucet. A whole-house system delivers treated water throughout the home, helping keep showers, sinks and appliances consistent and reducing the chance that VOCs will volatilize indoors.