1,1-Dichloroethane
Curry Water Authority
NOTE: Curry Water Authority purchases water from Jasper Water Works and Sewer Board which is required to test for 1,1-dichloroethane. Sample information shown below was taken by Jasper Water Works and Sewer 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.
Samples
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 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
NOTE: Curry Water Authority purchases water from Jasper Water Works and Sewer Board which is required to test for 1,1-dichloroethane. Sample information shown below was taken by Jasper Water Works and Sewer Board.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-21 | 2980351 | ND |
| 2014-04-30 | 140430055-1 | ND |
| 2014-05-22 | 3033685 | ND |
| 2014-08-25 | 3094049 | ND |
| 2014-11-07 | 3136428 | ND |
| 2015-06-05 | 150605030-1 | ND |
| 2016-05-16 | 160516012-1 | ND |
| 2017-06-01 | 170601020-1 | ND |
| 2018-05-25 | 180525010-1 | ND |
| 2019-04-26 | 19040702-001A | ND |