1,1-Dichloroethylene in Whispering Pines Florida Water

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

1,1-Dichloroethylene is a volatile organic compound (VOC) that can enter groundwater when certain industrial solvents or related chemicals are present in the environment. Because it readily vaporizes, the compound can affect both the water you use and the air in your home during showers, laundry and dishwashing. Most people in Whispering Pines won’t detect it by taste, smell or sight, so the only reliable way to know whether it’s present is through testing; if results come back elevated, treating the water at the point it enters your house is a sensible next step.

VOCs such as 1,1-dichloroethylene are often measured in very small concentrations and can fluctuate over time, so clear-looking water isn’t a guarantee of safety. Many Whispering Pines families prefer to limit exposure for everyday uses—cooking, brushing teeth and bathing—rather than addressing a single faucet. A whole-house system provides treated water throughout the home so bathrooms, the kitchen and appliances all receive the same protection, which is especially useful in our humid subtropical Florida climate where indoor-outdoor living means frequent water use.