1,1-Dichloroethane
St. Louis City
1,1-Dichloroethane is used in industrial chemical synthesis; in plastics, paint, varnish and finish removers; and as a pesticide. It can cause cancer.
19
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 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-01-22 | 3580790001AM | ND |
| 2013-01-22 | 3580787001AM | ND |
| 2013-04-29 | 3591472003AM | ND |
| 2013-04-29 | 3591472001AM | ND |
| 2013-07-15 | 35100737001AM | ND |
| 2013-07-15 | 35100737003AM | ND |
| 2013-10-16 | 35112733001AM | ND |
| 2013-10-16 | 35112733003AM | ND |
| 2014-05-28 | AC26115 | ND |
| 2014-05-28 | AC26114 | ND |
| 2015-06-01 | AC47390 | ND |
| 2015-06-01 | AC47391 | ND |
| 2016-06-06 | AC75866 | ND |
| 2016-06-06 | AC77510 | ND |
| 2016-06-06 | AC75867 | ND |
| 2018-11-06 | HBCB110618M524 | ND |
| 2018-11-06 | CRCW110618M524 | ND |
| 2019-11-18 | CRCW111819M524 | ND |
| 2019-11-18 | HBCB111819M524 | ND |