1,1-Dichloroethane
Michigan City Department of Water Works
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-10-21 | 327825RV-1404 | ND |
| 2014-12-09 | 3152541 | ND |
| 2015-03-17 | 3208165 | ND |
| 2015-06-16 | 3263227 | ND |
| 2015-09-15 | 3322796 | ND |
| 2015-11-17 | 353153RV-1504 | ND |
| 2016-10-11 | 374758RV-1604 | ND |
| 2017-10-19 | 400993RV-1704 | ND |
| 2018-10-09 | 432674RV-1804 | ND |
| 2019-08-13 | 461790RV-1903 | ND |