Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate
Lutcher Waterworks
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 | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-17 | AD89144 | ND |
| 2014-02-17 | AD89144 | ND |
| 2014-10-14 | AD98503 | ND |
| 2014-10-14 | AD98503 | ND |
| 2015-06-08 | 35192498005 | ND |
| 2015-06-08 | 35192498005 | ND |
| 2015-09-29 | 35209762003 | ND |
| 2015-09-29 | 35209762003 | ND |
| 2016-03-16 | 35234654002 | ND |
| 2016-03-16 | 35234654002 | ND |
| 2016-09-20 | 35266509002 | ND |
| 2016-09-20 | 35266509002 | ND |
| 2017-01-18 | 35289822004 | ND |
| 2017-01-18 | 35289822004 | ND |
| 2017-10-24 | 35344091004 | ND |
| 2017-10-24 | 35344091004 | ND |
| 2018-02-01 | 35371637001 | ND |
| 2018-02-01 | 35371637001 | ND |
| 2018-08-23 | 35413208001 | ND |
| 2018-08-23 | 35413208001 | ND |
| 2019-02-12 | 35447884001 | ND |
| 2019-02-12 | 35447884001 | ND |
| 2019-08-21 | 35492540001 | ND |
| 2019-08-21 | 35492540001 | ND |
| 2019-10-03 | 35502712001 | ND |
| 2019-10-03 | 35502712001 | ND |