1,1-Dichloroethane
Perdido Bay Water, Sewer and Fire Protection Authority
1,1-Dichloroethane is used in industrial chemical synthesis; in plastics, paint, varnish and finish removers; and as a pesticide. It can cause cancer.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 5 | 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 |
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2014-02-24 | 140225018-1 | ND |
2014-02-24 | 140225018-2 | ND |
2014-02-24 | 140225018-3 | ND |
2015-02-18 | 150219033-1 | ND |
2016-02-22 | 160223023-1 | ND |
2017-01-23 | 170124016-1 | ND |
2017-01-23 | 170124016-2 | ND |
2017-01-23 | 170124016-3 | ND |
2018-01-30 | 180131037-1 | ND |
2019-02-27 | 19020789-001A | ND |
2019-04-12 | 19040533-001A | ND |
2019-07-25 | 20114287001_IVOC | ND |
2019-09-17 | 20121882001_IVOC | ND |
2019-10-24 | 20127463001_IVOC | ND |