1,1-Dichloroethane
City of Broussard Highway 90 Water System
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 | 0.338 ppb | 24 | 8 | ND - 1.48 ppb |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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 |
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2014-02-17 | AD89082 | 0.890 ppb |
2014-02-17 | AD89082 | 0.890 ppb |
2014-03-24 | AD89952 | ND |
2014-03-24 | AD89952 | ND |
2014-03-24 | AD89953 | 1.48 ppb |
2014-03-24 | AD89953 | 1.48 ppb |
2014-05-05 | AD91179 | ND |
2014-05-05 | AD91180 | ND |
2014-05-05 | AD91181 | ND |
2014-05-05 | AD91181 | ND |
2014-05-05 | AD91180 | ND |
2014-05-05 | AD91179 | ND |
2014-09-15 | AD96938 | ND |
2014-09-15 | AD96937 | ND |
2014-09-15 | AD96936 | 0.970 ppb |
2014-09-15 | AD96936 | 0.970 ppb |
2014-09-15 | AD96937 | ND |
2014-09-15 | AD96938 | ND |
2014-11-17 | AD99809 | 0.720 ppb |
2014-11-17 | AD99811 | ND |
2014-11-17 | AD99810 | ND |
2014-11-17 | AD99809 | 0.720 ppb |
2014-11-17 | AD99811 | ND |
2014-11-17 | AD99810 | ND |