1,1-Dichloroethane
Etowah
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-25 | AI28587 | ND |
| 2015-02-23 | AI65345 | ND |
| 2015-03-17 | 35179995001AM | ND |
| 2015-06-08 | 35192263001AM | ND |
| 2015-09-09 | 35206674001AM | ND |
| 2015-12-21 | 35222222001AM | ND |
| 2016-02-22 | AJ06907 | ND |
| 2017-05-04 | AJ54790 | ND |
| 2018-02-12 | AJ83653 | ND |
| 2019-03-19 | AK13561 | ND |