1,1-Dichloroethane
Miamisburg City PWS
1,1-Dichloroethane is used in industrial chemical synthesis; in plastics, paint, varnish and finish removers; and as a pesticide. It can cause cancer.
10
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 | 0.0280 ppb | 2 | 1 | ND - 0.0560 ppb |
| 2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-06-12 | M13-17613-01 | ND |
| 2013-12-04 | M13-26376-01 | 0.0560 ppb |
| 2015-06-03 | 15F0233-03 | ND |
| 2018-04-30 | 18E0137-01 | ND |
| 2018-04-30 | 18E0137-02 | ND |
| 2018-04-30 | 18E0137-03 | ND |
| 2018-04-30 | 18E0137-04 | ND |
| 2018-06-06 | 18F0344-03 | ND |
| 2019-04-29 | 5212710001 | ND |
| 2019-04-29 | 5212710002 | ND |