1,1-Dichloroethane
Athens Utilities
1,1-Dichloroethane is used in industrial chemical synthesis; in plastics, paint, varnish and finish removers; and as a pesticide. It can cause cancer.
10
Samples
0
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
0
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2014 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
State and national drinking water standards and health guidelines
EWG Health Guideline 3 ppb
The EWG Health Guideline of 3 ppb for 1,1-dichloroethane 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 cancer.
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-06-20 | 2848186 | ND |
| 2013-09-05 | 2896213 | ND |
| 2013-12-10 | 2944368 | ND |
| 2014-03-04 | 2987046 | ND |
| 2014-05-29 | 140530001-1 | ND |
| 2015-06-08 | 150609027-1 | ND |
| 2016-05-23 | 160523037-1 | ND |
| 2017-05-23 | 170523030-1 | ND |
| 2018-04-23 | 180423023-1 | ND |
| 2019-05-28 | 20105665001_IVOC | ND |