Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate
South Alabama Utilities Water System
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate is used in PVC plastic, plastic wrap and other consumer products. It is released as a pollutant from industrial sources and sewage treatment plants. In studies of laboratory animals, di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate can harm fetal development.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2014 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 20 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 14 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 22 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 15 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
State and national drinking water standards and health guidelines
EWG Health Guideline 200 ppb
The EWG Health Guideline of 200 ppb for di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate 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 harm to internal organs.
EPA Maximum Contaminant
Level (MCL) 400 ppb
The legal limit for di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate, established in 1992, was based on a toxicity study in laboratory animals conducted in the 1980s.
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
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2014-02-18 | 140219048-1 | ND |
2014-02-18 | 140219048-2 | ND |
2014-04-23 | 140424029-1 | ND |
2015-01-26 | 150270017-1 | ND |
2015-01-26 | 150270017-3 | ND |
2015-01-26 | 150270017-2 | ND |
2015-05-28 | 150529010-5 | ND |
2015-05-28 | 150529004-1 | ND |
2015-05-28 | 150529010-4 | ND |
2015-05-28 | 150529004-3 | ND |
2015-05-28 | 150529010-2 | ND |
2015-05-28 | 150529004-4 | ND |
2015-05-28 | 150529004-2 | ND |
2015-05-28 | 150529010-1 | ND |
2015-05-28 | 150529010-3 | ND |
2015-12-09 | 151210004-1 | ND |
2015-12-09 | 151210002-1 | ND |
2015-12-09 | 151210004-6 | ND |
2015-12-09 | 151210004-5 | ND |
2015-12-09 | 151210004-4 | ND |
2015-12-09 | 151210004-3 | ND |
2015-12-09 | 151210004-2 | ND |
2015-12-09 | 151210002-2 | ND |
2016-02-16 | 160217079-6 | ND |
2016-02-16 | 160217079-3 | ND |
2016-02-16 | 160217079-5 | ND |
2016-02-16 | 160217079-2 | ND |
2016-02-16 | 160217079-1 | ND |
2016-02-16 | 160217079-4 | ND |
2016-02-18 | 160219016-1 | ND |
2016-06-02 | 160602087-1 | ND |
2016-06-02 | 160602083-3 | ND |
2016-06-02 | 160602083-4 | ND |
2016-06-02 | 160602083-1 | ND |
2016-06-02 | 160602083-2 | ND |
2016-06-02 | 160602083-5 | ND |
2016-06-02 | 160602083-6 | ND |
2017-02-27 | 170228004-1 | ND |
2017-06-01 | 170602037-1 | ND |
2018-01-31 | 180201046-1 | ND |
2018-01-31 | 180210046-1 | ND |
2018-01-31 | 180201046-2 | ND |
2018-01-31 | 180210046-2 | ND |
2018-03-23 | 180326015-5 | ND |
2018-03-23 | 180326015-3 | ND |
2018-03-23 | 180326015-4 | ND |
2018-03-23 | 180326015-2 | ND |
2018-03-23 | 180326015-1 | ND |
2018-03-23 | 180326015-7 | ND |
2018-03-23 | 180326015-6 | ND |
2018-07-23 | 180724033-002 | ND |
2018-07-23 | 180724033-001 | ND |
2018-07-31 | 18080026-001 | ND |
2018-07-31 | 18080026-002 | ND |
2018-07-31 | 18080026-003 | ND |
2018-09-24 | 18090663-005D | ND |
2018-09-24 | 18090663-004D | ND |
2018-09-24 | 18090663-003D | ND |
2018-09-24 | 18090663-001D | ND |
2018-09-24 | 18090663-002D | ND |
2018-10-30 | 18100655-001D | ND |
2019-01-09 | 19010305-003D | ND |
2019-01-09 | 19010305-006D | ND |
2019-01-09 | 19010305-005D | ND |
2019-01-09 | 19010305-004D | ND |
2019-01-09 | 19010305-002D | ND |
2019-01-09 | 19010305-001D | ND |
2019-01-28 | 19010680-001D | ND |
2019-07-31 | 20115005001_ISOC | ND |
2019-08-01 | 20115315005_ISOC | ND |
2019-08-01 | 20115315006_ISOC | ND |
2019-08-01 | 20115315004_ISOC | ND |
2019-08-01 | 20115315003_ISOC | ND |
2019-08-01 | 20115315002_ISOC | ND |
2019-08-01 | 20115315001_ISOC | ND |
2019-11-18 | 20131103001_ISOC | ND |