1,1-Dichloroethane
James Fork Regional Water District
1,1-Dichloroethane is used in industrial chemical synthesis; in plastics, paint, varnish and finish removers; and as a pesticide. It can cause cancer.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2013 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
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 |
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2013-02-11 | O130450009 | ND |
2013-05-13 | O131360016 | ND |
2013-08-12 | O132270059 | ND |
2013-11-12 | O133180023 | ND |
2014-01-27 | 14030003301 | ND |
2015-01-20 | 15023000601 | ND |
2016-01-14 | 16015000401 | ND |
2017-01-31 | 17033001501 | ND |
2019-01-22 | 19024001001 | ND |