1,1-Dichloroethane
Russellville Water Works
1,1-Dichloroethane is used in industrial chemical synthesis; in plastics, paint, varnish and finish removers; and as a pesticide. It can cause cancer.
15
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2014 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-10-23 | 2919005 | ND |
| 2014-01-27 | 2965842 | ND |
| 2014-03-04 | AA88606 | ND |
| 2014-03-04 | AA88607 | ND |
| 2014-04-15 | 3010419 | ND |
| 2014-07-15 | 3065346 | ND |
| 2016-07-27 | AB13818 | ND |
| 2016-07-27 | AB13819 | ND |
| 2016-07-27 | AB13816 | ND |
| 2016-07-27 | AB13817 | ND |
| 2017-03-06 | AB17943 | ND |
| 2017-03-06 | AB17944 | ND |
| 2019-09-16 | AB38533 | ND |
| 2019-09-16 | AB38534 | ND |
| 2019-09-16 | AB38532 | ND |