1,1-Dichloroethane
MCWA Genesee
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 |
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2014 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 1 | 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 |
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2014-02-11 | 201402120571AM | ND |
2014-02-11 | 201402120436AM | ND |
2014-05-12 | 201405130364AM | ND |
2014-05-12 | 201405130305AM | ND |
2014-08-12 | 201408130675AM | ND |
2014-08-12 | 201408130646AM | ND |
2014-11-11 | 201411120362AM | ND |
2014-12-02 | 201412030538AM | ND |
2017-11-25 | 1045618 | ND |
2018-06-27 | 201806280258POC | ND |