1,1-Dichloroethylene in Orlando Florida Water

Unhealthy Levels of 1,1-Dichloroethylene in the Water Supply of Orlando 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, it can move from water into the air in your home during showers, laundry loads, or when running the dishwasher. Homeowners in Orlando won’t usually detect it by taste, smell, or sight, so testing is the reliable way to know if it’s present. If testing shows elevated levels, treating the water where it enters your house is the most practical next step.

VOCs like 1,1-Dichloroethylene can be a concern even when tap water looks perfectly clear, since they’re measured in very small concentrations and concentrations can change over time. Many families around Orange County choose to reduce exposure for everyday activities — cooking, brushing teeth, and bathing — rather than limiting treatment to a single faucet. A whole-house system provides treated water throughout your Orlando home, from the kitchen to showers and appliances, which is useful in humid Central Florida where plumbing can support biofilm and seasonal rain can affect source water quality.