1,1-Dichloroethane
Brown County Water Utility
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 | 8 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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 |
---|---|---|
2014-06-30 | 3055163 | ND |
2014-06-30 | 3054993 | ND |
2014-06-30 | 3055110 | ND |
2014-08-26 | 14083055001ARV-1 | ND |
2014-09-25 | 3112017 | ND |
2014-12-10 | 3153459 | ND |
2014-12-10 | 3153441 | ND |
2014-12-10 | 3153375 | ND |
2015-03-12 | 3205065 | ND |
2017-07-28 | 17073499001ERV-1 | ND |