Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate
North Texas Municipal Water District Wylie Water Treatment Plant
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 | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-01-28 | Q1402751011 | ND |
| 2014-01-28 | Q1402751010 | ND |
| 2014-01-28 | Q1402751009 | ND |
| 2015-05-21 | Q1518817004 | ND |
| 2015-05-21 | Q1518817003 | ND |
| 2015-11-19 | Q1546094001 | ND |
| 2016-05-02 | Q1617286013 | ND |
| 2016-05-02 | Q1617286024 | ND |
| 2016-05-02 | Q1617286014 | ND |
| 2017-06-22 | Q1726245007 | ND |
| 2017-06-22 | Q1726245001 | ND |
| 2018-01-23 | Q1802554003 | ND |
| 2018-09-17 | Q1836833002 | ND |
| 2018-09-17 | Q1836833001 | ND |
| 2019-01-15 | Q1902044003 | ND |
| 2019-01-15 | Q1902044005 | ND |
| 2019-01-15 | Q1902044004 | ND |