1,1-Dichloroethane
East Greenbush General WD
NOTE: East Greenbush General WD purchases water from City of Troy Public Utilities which is required to test for 1,1-dichloroethane. Sample information shown below was taken by City of Troy Public Utilities.
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 |
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2013 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2014 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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
NOTE: East Greenbush General WD purchases water from City of Troy Public Utilities which is required to test for 1,1-dichloroethane. Sample information shown below was taken by City of Troy Public Utilities.
Date | Lab ID | Result |
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2013-09-26 | 3I27005-01A | ND |
2013-12-05 | 3L06012-01 | ND |
2014-04-01 | 3000914 | ND |
2014-06-30 | 3055066 | ND |
2016-08-24 | AT22633 | ND |
2017-09-11 | 7029677 | ND |
2019-07-31 | 7099719001 | ND |