1,1-Dichloroethane
Arab Water Works Board
1,1-Dichloroethane is used in industrial chemical synthesis; in plastics, paint, varnish and finish removers; and as a pesticide. It can cause cancer.
10
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-04-09 | 140409060-1 | ND |
| 2014-06-17 | 3049469 | ND |
| 2014-09-12 | 3104147 | ND |
| 2014-12-12 | 3156019 | ND |
| 2015-03-02 | 3198517 | ND |
| 2015-04-15 | 150415126-1 | ND |
| 2016-05-11 | 160511141-1 | ND |
| 2017-04-05 | 170405088-1 | ND |
| 2018-04-11 | 180411065-1 | ND |
| 2019-05-08 | 19050284-001A | ND |