1,1-Dichloroethane
Ambler Boro Water Dept
1,1-Dichloroethane is used in industrial chemical synthesis; in plastics, paint, varnish and finish removers; and as a pesticide. It can cause cancer.
22
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 | 11 | 0 | ND |
| 2014 | ND | 11 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-08-20 | 35105412007AM | ND |
| 2013-08-20 | 35105412009AM | ND |
| 2013-08-20 | 35105412003AM | ND |
| 2013-08-20 | 35105412019AM | ND |
| 2013-08-20 | 35105412013AM | ND |
| 2013-08-20 | 35105412001AM | ND |
| 2013-08-20 | 35105412005AM | ND |
| 2013-08-20 | 35105412011AM | ND |
| 2013-08-20 | 35105412015AM | ND |
| 2013-08-20 | 35105412017AM | ND |
| 2013-11-21 | 35117138001AM | ND |
| 2014-02-20 | 35127363009AM | ND |
| 2014-02-20 | 35127363015AM | ND |
| 2014-02-20 | 35127363007AM | ND |
| 2014-02-20 | 35127363003AM | ND |
| 2014-02-20 | 35127363001AM | ND |
| 2014-02-20 | 35127363005AM | ND |
| 2014-02-20 | 35127363019AM | ND |
| 2014-02-20 | 35127363017AM | ND |
| 2014-02-20 | 35127363013AM | ND |
| 2014-02-20 | 35127363011AM | ND |
| 2014-05-28 | 35139814001AM | ND |