1,1-Dichloroethane
Texas A&M University Main Campus
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
2014 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 2 | 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 |
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2013-07-09 | 3G10002-06 | ND |
2013-07-09 | 3G10002-01 | ND |
2014-01-13 | 4A14017-01A | ND |
2014-01-13 | 4A14017-06A | ND |
2015-02-10 | AC79953 | ND |
2015-02-10 | AC79941 | ND |
2016-03-22 | AD29881 | ND |
2016-03-22 | AD29887 | ND |
2017-03-22 | AD76373 | ND |
2017-03-22 | AD76371 | ND |
2018-03-02 | AE16475 | ND |
2018-03-02 | AE16477 | ND |
2019-01-18 | AE50575 | ND |
2019-04-09 | AE61619 | ND |