1,1-Dichloroethane
North Attleboro Water Department
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | 0.0227 ppb | 11 | 2 | ND - 0.130 ppb |
2015 | 0.00750 ppb | 12 | 1 | ND - 0.0900 ppb |
2016 | ND | 7 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 7 | 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 |
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2014-03-05 | ND |
2014-06-02 | ND |
2014-07-24 | ND |
2014-07-24 | 0.120 ppb |
2014-07-24 | 0.130 ppb |
2014-07-24 | ND |
2014-09-03 | ND |
2014-09-03 | ND |
2014-12-03 | ND |
2014-12-03 | ND |
2014-12-03 | ND |
2015-01-26 | ND |
2015-01-26 | 0.0900 ppb |
2015-01-26 | ND |
2015-01-26 | ND |
2015-03-03 | ND |
2015-06-03 | ND |
2015-09-02 | ND |
2015-09-02 | ND |
2015-12-03 | ND |
2015-12-03 | ND |
2015-12-03 | ND |
2015-12-15 | ND |
2016-03-01 | ND |
2016-06-07 | ND |
2016-09-07 | ND |
2016-09-07 | ND |
2016-12-07 | ND |
2016-12-07 | ND |
2016-12-07 | ND |
2017-09-06 | ND |
2017-12-04 | ND |
2017-12-04 | ND |
2017-12-04 | ND |
2018-09-13 | ND |
2018-12-03 | ND |
2018-12-03 | ND |
2018-12-03 | ND |
2019-02-20 | ND |
2019-02-20 | ND |
2019-02-20 | ND |
2019-09-04 | ND |
2019-12-04 | ND |
2019-12-04 | ND |
2019-12-04 | ND |