1,1-Dichloroethane
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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 |
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2014 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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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2014-07-08 | 1120-003-1332 | ND |
2014-07-08 | 1120-005-1342 | ND |
2014-07-08 | 1120-014-1311 | ND |
2017-07-18 | 3334-003-0830 | ND |
2017-07-18 | 3334-005-0840 | ND |
2017-07-18 | 3334-014-0820 | ND |
2018-08-15 | 3334-003-1046 | ND |
2018-08-15 | 3334-005-1150 | ND |
2018-08-15 | 3334-014-0910 | ND |