1,1-Dichloroethane
NJ American Water - Mount Holly
1,1-Dichloroethane is used in industrial chemical synthesis; in plastics, paint, varnish and finish removers; and as a pesticide. It can cause cancer.
17
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 | 10 | 0 | ND |
| 2014 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-03-13 | 21215001 | ND |
| 2013-03-13 | 21214801 | ND |
| 2013-03-13 | 21214901 | ND |
| 2013-03-13 | 21215201 | ND |
| 2013-06-19 | 22489901 | ND |
| 2013-09-13 | 23287401 | ND |
| 2013-09-13 | 23287001 | ND |
| 2013-09-13 | 23287101 | ND |
| 2013-09-13 | 23287201 | ND |
| 2013-12-04 | 24154801 | ND |
| 2014-07-30 | 26747301 | ND |
| 2014-08-01 | 26747201 | ND |
| 2014-08-12 | 26747101 | ND |
| 2015-07-17 | 29732601 | ND |
| 2017-07-26 | 36546801 | ND |
| 2017-07-26 | 36976401 | ND |
| 2017-07-27 | 36982101 | ND |