1,1-Dichloroethane
Bayou Liberty Water Association
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 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
2014 | ND | 6 | 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 |
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2013-04-15 | 3589922009AM | ND |
2013-04-15 | 3589922005AM | ND |
2013-04-24 | 3590925001AM | ND |
2013-10-23 | 35113304005AM | ND |
2013-10-23 | 35113304009AM | ND |
2013-10-23 | 35113304001AM | ND |
2014-05-27 | AD91756 | ND |
2014-05-27 | AD91758 | ND |
2014-05-27 | AD91760 | ND |
2014-05-27 | AD91756 | ND |
2014-05-27 | AD91758 | ND |
2014-05-27 | AD91760 | ND |