Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate
Jonesboro Water System
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 10 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 11 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-01-28 | 14030001803 | ND |
| 2014-01-28 | 14030000607 | ND |
| 2014-01-28 | 14030000507 | ND |
| 2014-01-28 | 14030000407 | ND |
| 2014-04-15 | 14107000107 | ND |
| 2014-04-15 | 14107000207 | ND |
| 2014-04-15 | 14107000307 | ND |
| 2014-06-10 | 14163003207 | ND |
| 2015-03-31 | 15092006801 | ND |
| 2015-03-31 | 15092006701 | ND |
| 2015-03-31 | 15092007101 | ND |
| 2015-03-31 | 15092007001 | ND |
| 2015-03-31 | 15092006901 | ND |
| 2015-04-21 | 15113014107 | ND |
| 2015-04-21 | 15113014007 | ND |
| 2015-04-21 | 15113013707 | ND |
| 2015-04-21 | 15113013907 | ND |
| 2015-04-21 | 15113013807 | ND |
| 2017-01-30 | 1702126-003A | ND |
| 2017-01-30 | 1702126-001A | ND |
| 2017-01-30 | 1702126-002A | ND |
| 2017-02-07 | 1702536-003A | ND |
| 2017-05-03 | 17124005107 | ND |
| 2017-05-03 | 17124005407 | ND |
| 2017-05-03 | 17124005207 | ND |
| 2017-05-03 | 17124005307 | ND |
| 2018-01-11 | 18012001607 | ND |
| 2018-01-11 | 18012001407 | ND |
| 2018-01-11 | 18012001507 | ND |
| 2018-01-11 | 18012001807 | ND |
| 2018-01-11 | 18012001708 | ND |
| 2018-03-19 | 18080000101 | ND |
| 2018-04-10 | 18101009807 | ND |
| 2018-04-10 | 18101009707 | ND |
| 2018-04-10 | 18101010007 | ND |
| 2018-04-10 | 18101009607 | ND |
| 2018-04-10 | 18101009907 | ND |