cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene
Lca Emmaus Consecutive Div
1,2-Dichloroethylene, a neurotoxic solvent, exists in two different forms: trans-1,2-dichloroethylene and cis-1,2-dichloroethylene. A mixture of the two forms is used to manufacture other solvents and chemical products.
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Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
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Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 0.250 ppb | 20 | 5 | ND - 2.20 ppb |
| 2015 | 0.300 ppb | 20 | 6 | ND - 1.90 ppb |
| 2016 | 0.300 ppb | 20 | 6 | ND - 1.40 ppb |
| 2017 | 0.315 ppb | 20 | 6 | ND - 1.60 ppb |
| 2018 | ND | 13 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 14 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
State and national drinking water standards and health guidelines
EPA Maximum Contaminant
Level (MCL) 70 ppb
The legal limit for cis-1,2-dichloroethylene, established in 1991, was based on a toxicity study in laboratory animals conducted in the 1980s.
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
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