Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate
West Escambia Utilities Inc.
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate is used in PVC plastic, plastic wrap and other consumer products. It is released as a pollutant from industrial sources and sewage treatment plants. In studies of laboratory animals, di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate can harm fetal development.
Samples
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2014 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | ND | 12 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | ND | 12 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
State and national drinking water standards and health guidelines
EWG Health Guideline 200 ppb
The EWG Health Guideline of 200 ppb for di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate 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 harm to internal organs.
EPA Maximum Contaminant
Level (MCL) 400 ppb
The legal limit for di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate, established in 1992, was based on a toxicity study in laboratory animals conducted in the 1980s.
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-03-20 | 140321022-1 | ND |
| 2014-06-16 | 140617019-1 | ND |
| 2016-03-24 | 160325010-5 | ND |
| 2016-03-24 | 160325010-3 | ND |
| 2016-03-24 | 160325010-4 | ND |
| 2016-03-24 | 160325010-2 | ND |
| 2016-03-24 | 160325010-1 | ND |
| 2016-06-20 | 160621027-5 | ND |
| 2016-06-20 | 160621027-6 | ND |
| 2016-06-20 | 160621027-1 | ND |
| 2016-06-20 | 160621027-3 | ND |
| 2016-06-20 | 160621027-2 | ND |
| 2016-06-20 | 160621027-4 | ND |
| 2016-09-22 | 160923021-1 | ND |
| 2017-03-21 | 170322045-1 | ND |
| 2017-06-19 | 170620031-001 | ND |
| 2019-03-18 | 19030539-003D | ND |
| 2019-03-18 | 19030539-004D | ND |
| 2019-03-18 | 19030539-005D | ND |
| 2019-03-18 | 19030539-002D | ND |
| 2019-03-18 | 19030539-001D | ND |
| 2019-03-18 | 19030539-006D | ND |
| 2019-07-22 | 20113945001_ISOC | ND |
| 2019-07-22 | 20113945003_ISOC | ND |
| 2019-07-22 | 20113945002_ISOC | ND |
| 2019-12-17 | 20135289002_ISOC | ND |
| 2019-12-17 | 20135289001_ISOC | ND |
| 2019-12-17 | 20135289003_ISOC | ND |