1,1-Dichloroethylene in Naples Florida Water

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

1,1-Dichloroethylene is a volatile organic compound (VOC) that can enter drinking water when certain industrial solvents or related chemicals affect groundwater. Because it evaporates readily, it can move from water into the air in your home during showers, laundry and dishwashing. It usually isn’t detectable by taste, smell or sight, so testing is the only reliable way to know whether it’s present. If testing shows elevated levels, addressing the issue where water enters your Naples home is the most practical step.

VOCs such as 1,1-Dichloroethylene can be present at very low concentrations that fluctuate over time, so crystal-clear water doesn’t guarantee absence. Many Naples families choose to reduce exposure for everyday activities — cooking, brushing teeth and bathing — rather than treating just one faucet. A whole-house system delivers consistent, treated water to kitchens, bathrooms and appliances, which is especially useful in coastal Collier County homes where hard water scale and salt air can already stress plumbing and fixtures.