1,1-Dichloroethane
City of Alvin
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 | 4 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 6 | 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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2014-02-10 | AC41924 | ND |
2014-08-20 | 26758301 | ND |
2014-08-26 | 26758201 | ND |
2014-09-22 | 27336701 | ND |
2015-01-22 | AC77341 | ND |
2015-01-22 | AC77351 | ND |
2015-01-22 | AC77353 | ND |
2015-02-04 | 28175101 | ND |
2015-02-09 | 28175601 | ND |
2015-02-10 | 28175501 | ND |
2016-01-11 | AD17334 | ND |
2016-01-11 | AD17348 | ND |
2016-01-11 | AD17322 | ND |
2017-01-09 | AD63637 | ND |
2017-01-09 | AD63627 | ND |
2017-01-09 | AD63623 | ND |
2018-02-20 | AE14457 | ND |
2018-02-20 | AE14455 | ND |
2018-02-20 | AE14451 | ND |
2019-02-25 | AE55657 | ND |
2019-02-25 | AE55645 | ND |
2019-02-25 | AE55647 | ND |