1,1-Dichloroethane
Chesterfield Rural Water
1,1-Dichloroethane is used in industrial chemical synthesis; in plastics, paint, varnish and finish removers; and as a pesticide. It can cause cancer.
6
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 | 0.0127 ppb | 3 | 1 | ND - 0.0380 ppb |
2014 | 0.0170 ppb | 3 | 1 | ND - 0.0510 ppb |
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 |
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2013-08-19 | 201308210444AM | 0.0380 ppb |
2013-08-19 | 201308210383AM | ND |
2013-11-20 | 201311220548AM | ND |
2014-02-19 | 201402210299AM | ND |
2014-02-19 | 201402210357AM | 0.0510 ppb |
2014-05-21 | 201405230217AM | ND |