trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene in Nutall Rise Florida Water

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

Trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene is a volatile organic compound (VOC) that can enter drinking water when solvents or degreasing chemicals reach groundwater. Because it evaporates readily, you might notice a chemical-like smell when water runs — for example during showers or when filling sinks — though it can also be present with no noticeable odor. Nutall Rise homeowners who want to reduce daily exposure often choose a whole-house solution so treated water comes from every faucet in the house.

Most Nutall Rise residents learn about trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene from a lab test or a utility notice rather than from taste or sight. This contaminant is dissolved in water, so screens and basic cartridge filters for sediment or rust won’t remove it. It can transfer from water to indoor air during hot-water use, so treating only one faucet won’t fully protect your household; installing treatment at the main line helps protect drinking, cooking, bathing, and laundry throughout the home.