1,1-Dichloroethylene in Lakeside Green Florida Water

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

1,1-dichloroethylene is a volatile organic compound (VOC) that can enter groundwater when certain industrial solvents or related chemicals contaminate sources. Because it readily evaporates, it can move from water into the air during showers, laundry or dishwashing, so indoor exposure isn’t limited to drinking. 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; when results indicate elevated levels, treating the water where it enters your Lakeside Green home is a practical next step.

VOCs like 1,1-dichloroethylene are measured in very small concentrations and can fluctuate over time, so clear-looking water doesn’t guarantee it’s absent. Many Lakeside Green families prefer to reduce exposure across the whole house—for cooking, teeth brushing, bathing and appliance use—rather than treating only a single faucet. A point-of-entry solution delivers consistent treated water to bathrooms, the kitchen and laundry, which is useful in our humid subtropical climate where stagnant or little-used plumbing can sometimes complicate water quality.