1,1-Dichloroethylene in Marathon Florida Water

Unhealthy Levels of 1,1-Dichloroethylene in the Water Supply of Marathon 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, the compound can move from water into the air during showers, laundry, or dishwashing, so indoor air exposure is possible as well as ingestion. Homeowners usually can’t detect it by taste, smell, or sight, so the only reliable way to know if it’s present in your supply is testing. If a Marathon property’s results come back elevated, treating the water where it enters the house is an effective place to start.

VOCs such as 1,1-dichloroethylene are measured in very small concentrations and can fluctuate over time, so clear-looking water doesn’t guarantee absence. Many families in Marathon want to limit exposure during everyday activities—cooking, bathing, brushing teeth—not just at a single faucet. A whole-house system delivers the same treated water to showers, kitchens, and appliances, which is especially useful in coastal homes in Monroe County where municipal supply or private wells and cisterns may be used across neighborhoods like Key Colony Beach or Coco Plum.