1,1-Dichloroethane
Boone County PWSD 9
1,1-Dichloroethane is used in industrial chemical synthesis; in plastics, paint, varnish and finish removers; and as a pesticide. It can cause cancer.
18
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
| 2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-03-18 | 3587172003AM | ND |
| 2013-03-19 | 3587172007AM | ND |
| 2013-03-19 | 3587172001AM | ND |
| 2013-03-19 | 3587172005AM | ND |
| 2013-10-07 | 35111164005AM | ND |
| 2013-10-07 | 35111164003AM | ND |
| 2013-10-07 | 35111164007AM | ND |
| 2013-10-07 | 35111164001AM | ND |
| 2015-02-18 | AC42745 | ND |
| 2015-02-18 | AC42742 | ND |
| 2015-02-18 | AC42743 | ND |
| 2015-02-18 | AC42744 | ND |
| 2015-02-18 | AC42741 | ND |
| 2018-06-04 | AD19137 | ND |
| 2018-06-04 | AD19136 | ND |
| 2018-06-04 | AD19135 | ND |
| 2018-06-04 | AD19134 | ND |
| 2018-06-04 | AD19133 | ND |