1,1-Dichloroethane
Hampton Shaler Water Authority
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2015 | 0.00500 ppb | 11 | 1 | ND - 0.0550 ppb |
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 |
---|---|---|
2015-03-10 | 90001 0315 | ND |
2015-03-10 | 00101 0315 | 0.0550 ppb |
2015-03-10 | 00001 0315 | ND |
2015-06-10 | 900012015 | ND |
2015-06-10 | 00001 92015 | ND |
2015-09-15 | 90001. _0915 | ND |
2015-09-15 | 00001 092015 | ND |
2015-09-15 | 00101 0915 | ND |
2015-09-15 | 90001 0915 | ND |
2015-12-07 | 90001_1215 | ND |
2015-12-07 | 00001 1215 | ND |