1,1-Dichloroethane
Jamestown Water Department
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 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 3 | 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 |
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2014-02-24 | 1401549-02_TO12 | ND |
2014-02-24 | 1401549-01_TO12 | ND |
2014-05-20 | 1402756-01_TO12 | ND |
2015-03-19 | 1501606-01_TO12 | ND |
2015-03-19 | 1501606-02_TO12 | ND |
2015-04-23 | 1501979-01_TO12 | ND |
2016-02-24 | 1601293-02_TO12 | ND |
2016-02-24 | 1601293-01_TO12 | ND |
2016-06-23 | 1602791-01_TO12 | ND |
2017-02-13 | 1701190-01_TO12 | ND |
2017-02-13 | 1701191-01_TO12 | ND |
2017-05-31 | 1702362-01_TO12 | ND |
2018-02-22 | 1801248-02_TO12 | ND |
2018-02-22 | 1801248-01_TO12 | ND |
2018-04-25 | 1801839-01_TO12 | ND |
2019-03-25 | 1901443-01_TO12 | ND |
2019-03-25 | 1901443-02_TO12 | ND |
2019-04-17 | 1901742-01_TO12 | ND |