1,1-Dichloroethane
Margate City 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 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
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 |
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2014-01-14 | 200389562 | ND |
2014-01-14 | 20038963 | ND |
2014-02-05 | L4869000-1 | ND |
2014-08-11 | 200401643 | ND |
2014-08-11 | 200401644 | ND |
2015-01-21 | L5364147-1 | ND |
2015-06-17 | L5497230-1 | ND |
2015-08-12 | L5763586-1 | ND |
2015-12-07 | L5817286-1 | ND |
2016-03-30 | L5966276-1 | ND |
2016-04-27 | L6125016-1 | ND |
2016-04-27 | L6125016-2 | ND |
2017-03-29 | L6596687-1 | ND |
2017-06-29 | L6810717-1 | ND |
2018-02-21 | 8024073-01 | ND |
2018-06-20 | L7019704-1 | ND |
2019-03-25 | L7092530-1 | ND |
2019-11-12 | 391112717 | ND |