National Drinking Water Database
Chloroethane in New Hampshire
Chloroethane is a volatile solvent used in the manufacture of dyes, drugs, perfumes, insecticides and gasoline additives; it is also used as a refrigerant and anesthetic, and may form in tap water as a result of chlorination.
The Most Polluted Communities in New Hampshire
2 water utilities reported detecting Chloroethane in tap water since 2004, according to EWG's analysis of water quality data supplied by state water agencies
Ranked by highest average Chloroethane level
| Rank | System | Population Served | Positive test results of total reported tests | Average Level (Range) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Rising Generation NH | 80 | 1 of 2 | < 0.01 ppb (< .01 to 0.0008 ppb) |
| 2 | Thunderline Z NH | 37 | 2 of 10 | < 0.01 ppb (< .01 to 0.0011 ppb) |
Health Based Limits for Chloroethane
There are no health based standards that EWG is using for this chemical
Violation Summary for Chloroethane in New Hampshire
There are no violations reported for this contaminant in New Hampshire