1,1-Dichloroethane
City of Denham Springs 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
2013 | 0.01000 ppb | 4 | 1 | ND - 0.0400 ppb |
2014 | ND | 16 | 0 | ND |
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 |
---|---|---|
2013-09-12 | 2896058 | 0.0400 ppb |
2013-09-12 | 2896093 | ND |
2013-09-12 | 2896040 | ND |
2013-09-12 | 2896015 | ND |
2014-03-27 | 2999198 | ND |
2014-03-27 | 2999268 | ND |
2014-03-27 | 2999341 | ND |
2014-03-27 | 2999319 | ND |
2014-06-17 | AD92288 | ND |
2014-06-17 | AD92289 | ND |
2014-06-17 | AD92287 | ND |
2014-06-17 | AD92286 | ND |
2014-06-17 | AD92285 | ND |
2014-06-17 | AD92289 | ND |
2014-06-17 | AD92288 | ND |
2014-06-17 | AD92287 | ND |
2014-06-17 | AD92286 | ND |
2014-06-17 | AD92285 | ND |
2014-12-08 | AE00303 | ND |
2014-12-08 | AE00303 | ND |