1,1-Dichloroethane
Ramsey
1,1-Dichloroethane is used in industrial chemical synthesis; in plastics, paint, varnish and finish removers; and as a pesticide. It can cause cancer.
25
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 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 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 | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-07-16 | 2018879003 | ND |
| 2014-07-16 | 2018879006 | ND |
| 2014-11-17 | 14K0643-02 | ND |
| 2014-11-17 | 14K0643-03 | ND |
| 2014-11-17 | 14K0643-04 | ND |
| 2014-11-17 | 14K0644-01 | ND |
| 2014-11-17 | 14K0644-02 | ND |
| 2014-11-17 | 14K0643-01 | ND |
| 2015-01-06 | 15A0055-01 | ND |
| 2015-01-06 | 2048066003 | ND |
| 2015-03-24 | 2061275001 | ND |
| 2016-03-14 | 3414301 | ND |
| 2016-03-14 | 3414268 | ND |
| 2016-03-14 | 3414100 | ND |
| 2017-09-19 | 17I0863-01 | ND |
| 2017-09-19 | 17I0863-04 | ND |
| 2017-09-19 | 17I0863-02 | ND |
| 2017-09-19 | 17I0862-01 | ND |
| 2017-11-22 | 17K0918-01 | ND |
| 2017-11-22 | 17K0920-02 | ND |
| 2018-06-18 | 18F1206-01 | ND |
| 2018-07-31 | 18G2047-01 | ND |
| 2018-07-31 | 18G2047-02 | ND |
| 2018-07-31 | 18G2047-03 | ND |
| 2019-04-08 | 19D0452-01 | ND |