1,1-Dichloroethane
DCWA Knightsville
1,1-Dichloroethane is used in industrial chemical synthesis; in plastics, paint, varnish and finish removers; and as a pesticide. It can cause cancer.
15
Samples
0
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
0
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2014 | ND | 7 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
State and national drinking water standards and health guidelines
EWG Health Guideline 3 ppb
The EWG Health Guideline of 3 ppb for 1,1-dichloroethane was defined by the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment as a public health goal, the level of a drinking water contaminant that does not pose a significant health risk. This health guideline protects against cancer.
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-04-03 | 201304050232AM | ND |
| 2013-04-03 | 201304050230AM | ND |
| 2013-07-01 | 201307030598AM | ND |
| 2013-10-01 | 201310030249AM | ND |
| 2013-10-01 | 201310030484AM | ND |
| 2014-01-07 | 201401090218AM | ND |
| 2014-03-17 | AD37185 | ND |
| 2014-03-17 | AD37188 | ND |
| 2014-06-16 | AD41329 | ND |
| 2014-06-16 | AD41332 | ND |
| 2014-08-14 | AD44010 | ND |
| 2014-08-14 | AD44025 | ND |
| 2015-08-19 | AD59775 | ND |
| 2015-08-19 | AD59776 | ND |
| 2019-07-18 | AE33880 | ND |