1,1-Dichloroethane
Canton
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-17 | AI27962 | ND |
| 2015-01-14 | 3170603 | ND |
| 2015-02-17 | AI65043 | ND |
| 2015-05-05 | 3236370 | ND |
| 2015-07-07 | 3275391 | ND |
| 2015-10-14 | 3341687 | ND |
| 2016-02-01 | AJ05390 | ND |
| 2017-03-29 | AJ49130 | ND |
| 2018-02-06 | AJ83183 | ND |
| 2019-03-05 | AK12492 | ND |