1,1-Dichloroethylene in Williamsburg Florida Water

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

1,1-dichloroethylene is a volatile organic compound (VOC) that can enter groundwater when certain industrial solvents or related chemicals contaminate nearby sources. Because it readily volatilizes, it can move from water into the air during showers, laundry or dishwashing, so it can affect both the water you use and the air inside your home. It usually can’t be detected by taste, smell or appearance, which is why testing the water is the only reliable way to know if it’s present. If testing in Williamsburg or elsewhere in Orange County shows elevated levels, treating the water at the point it enters your house is a practical next step.

VOCs such as 1,1-dichloroethylene are often present at very low concentrations and can fluctuate over time, so clear-looking water isn’t proof of safety. Many families in Williamsburg choose to reduce exposure across everyday uses — cooking, brushing teeth and bathing — rather than only at a single faucet. A whole-house solution delivers treated water to bathrooms, the kitchen and appliances throughout the home, giving consistent protection for routine activities in our humid subtropical climate and helping limit volatilization inside living spaces.