1,1-Dichloroethane
Duluth
1,1-Dichloroethane is used in industrial chemical synthesis; in plastics, paint, varnish and finish removers; and as a pesticide. It can cause cancer.
10
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 | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-09-15 | 14I0943-01 | ND |
| 2014-09-15 | 2029324003 | ND |
| 2014-12-09 | 2044215003 | ND |
| 2015-03-10 | 2058599003 | ND |
| 2015-04-27 | 15E0036-01 | ND |
| 2015-06-23 | 2078808003 | ND |
| 2016-04-04 | 3424288 | ND |
| 2017-12-13 | 17L0539-01 | ND |
| 2018-04-18 | 18D1043-01 | ND |
| 2019-12-11 | 19L0903-01 | ND |