1,1-Dichloroethylene in Olympia Heights Florida Water

Unhealthy Levels of 1,1-Dichloroethylene in the Water Supply of Olympia Heights 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 volatilizes easily, it can move from water into the air during showers, laundry and dishwashing, so it can affect both what you drink and what you breathe indoors. The compound usually has no obvious taste, smell or color, so laboratory testing is the reliable way to detect it. If testing in the Miami-Dade County area suggests elevated levels, homeowners in Olympia Heights often consider treatment at the point where water enters the house.

VOCs such as 1,1-dichloroethylene can be present at very low concentrations and change over time, even when water appears crystal clear. Many families in and around Olympia Heights prefer to reduce exposure for everyday activities—cooking, brushing teeth and bathing—rather than treating just a single faucet. A whole-house system provides treated water to bathrooms, the kitchen and appliances throughout your home, which is especially useful in our hot, humid Miami-Dade climate where indoor showers and frequent laundry are common.