1,1-Dichloroethane
Bedford Water Department (MWRA)
1,1-Dichloroethane is used in industrial chemical synthesis; in plastics, paint, varnish and finish removers; and as a pesticide. It can cause cancer.
15
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 3 | 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 | Result |
|---|---|
| 2015-01-29 | ND |
| 2015-01-29 | ND |
| 2015-03-23 | ND |
| 2015-04-23 | ND |
| 2015-07-21 | ND |
| 2015-10-26 | ND |
| 2017-09-18 | ND |
| 2017-10-24 | ND |
| 2018-02-07 | ND |
| 2018-05-03 | ND |
| 2018-08-14 | ND |
| 2018-12-12 | ND |
| 2019-02-06 | ND |
| 2019-05-08 | ND |
| 2019-08-07 | ND |