1,1-Dichloroethane
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1,1-Dichloroethane is used in industrial chemical synthesis; in plastics, paint, varnish and finish removers; and as a pesticide. It can cause cancer.
18
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 | 7 | 0 | ND |
| 2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-04-24 | 1304845-001E | ND |
| 2013-04-24 | 1304845-005E | ND |
| 2013-04-24 | 1304845-003E | ND |
| 2013-07-30 | Q1304591001 | ND |
| 2013-10-21 | Q1309015012 | ND |
| 2013-10-21 | Q1309015002 | ND |
| 2013-10-21 | Q1309015004 | ND |
| 2014-01-22 | Q1401753001 | ND |
| 2015-01-15 | AC76486 | ND |
| 2015-06-02 | AC94152 | ND |
| 2016-04-06 | AD32087 | ND |
| 2016-04-06 | AD32079 | ND |
| 2017-01-23 | AD66106 | ND |
| 2017-01-23 | AD66098 | ND |
| 2018-01-29 | AE11064 | ND |
| 2018-01-29 | AE11060 | ND |
| 2019-01-16 | AE50190 | ND |
| 2019-01-16 | AE50188 | ND |