1,1-Dichloroethylene in Marco Shores-Hammock Bay Florida Water

Unhealthy Levels of 1,1-Dichloroethylene in the Water Supply of Marco Shores-Hammock Bay 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 volatilizes, it can affect both the water and the air inside your home during showers, laundry, and dishwashing. You usually can’t rely on taste, smell, or clarity to detect it, so testing is the only way to know whether it’s present. If testing shows elevated levels, treating the water where it comes into your Marco Shores-Hammock Bay house is the most effective step homeowners can take.

VOCs such as 1,1-dichloroethylene are often present at very low concentrations and can fluctuate, so clear water doesn’t guarantee safety. Many families in Collier County choose to reduce exposure for everyday uses—cooking, brushing teeth, bathing—rather than addressing a single tap. A whole-house system keeps treated water consistent across bathrooms, the kitchen, and appliances, which is especially useful in our humid subtropical climate where indoor activities like long showers are common and plumbing can be affected by the region’s hard water.