trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene in Felda Florida Water

Unhealthy Levels of trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene in the Water Supply of Felda Florida Homes

Trans-1,2-dichloroethylene is a volatile organic compound (VOC) that can enter drinking water when solvents or degreasers reach groundwater. Because it evaporates readily, you might notice a chemical odor when running water—showers and hot-water uses can make that smell more apparent. Even without an obvious scent, homeowners in Felda often want to limit exposure since VOCs are evaluated at low concentrations. Installing a whole-house system treats the water you use throughout your property, helping manage everyday exposure in all faucets and fixtures.

Most Felda homeowners learn about trans-1,2-dichloroethylene from a private well test or a local report, not from how the water looks. Unlike visible sediment or hardness, this contaminant is dissolved and won’t be removed by simple screens or standard dirt filters. It can also off-gas from hot water into indoor air during showers, so treating only a single tap leaves air and other water uses unaddressed. A main-line whole-house solution gives more consistent protection for drinking, cooking, bathing and laundry across rural properties in Hendry County.