1,1-Dichloroethylene in Orchid Florida Water

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

1,1-dichloroethylene is a volatile organic compound (VOC) that can enter groundwater when industrial solvents or related chemicals contaminate the environment. Because it vaporizes easily, it can move from water into the air inside your home during showers, laundry and dishwashing. It usually doesn’t change water’s taste, smell or appearance, so the only way to know if it’s present is through testing. If testing shows elevated levels, treating the water at the point it enters your Orchid house is a sensible next step.

VOCs such as 1,1-dichloroethylene are often found at trace levels that can fluctuate, so clear-looking water isn’t a guarantee it’s free of concern. Many Orchid homeowners choose whole-house treatment to reduce exposure during everyday activities like cooking, bathing and brushing teeth, rather than limiting protection to a single faucet. A point-of-entry system delivers consistent treated water to bathrooms, the kitchen and appliances across your home — useful for residents of Orchid Island Golf & Beach Club, nearby Wabasso Beach, or houses closer to the mainland in Vero Beach.