1,1-Dichloroethane
Gloversville Water Works
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-01-14 | 13011224-01 | ND |
| 2013-04-02 | 13040374-01 | ND |
| 2013-07-15 | 13071686-01 | ND |
| 2013-10-01 | 13100287-01 | ND |
| 2014-02-07 | JH1400814-POC | ND |
| 2015-05-08 | JH1502641-POC | ND |
| 2016-05-06 | JH1603491-POC | ND |
| 2017-06-05 | JH1703680-POC | ND |
| 2018-04-11 | JH1802333-POC | ND |
| 2019-06-17 | JH1903961-POC | ND |