1,1-Dichloroethane
Butler County Water Authority
1,1-Dichloroethane is used in industrial chemical synthesis; in plastics, paint, varnish and finish removers; and as a pesticide. It can cause cancer.
16
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 | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | ND | 4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-10-09 | 3122048 | ND |
| 2014-10-09 | 3121973 | ND |
| 2014-10-09 | 3121982 | ND |
| 2014-10-09 | 3122070 | ND |
| 2015-04-02 | 3219370 | ND |
| 2015-04-02 | 3219389 | ND |
| 2015-04-02 | 3219361 | ND |
| 2015-04-02 | 3219379 | ND |
| 2016-01-14 | 160114063-1 | ND |
| 2016-01-14 | 160114063-4 | ND |
| 2016-01-14 | 160114063-2 | ND |
| 2016-01-14 | 160114063-3 | ND |
| 2019-01-17 | 19010516-001A | ND |
| 2019-01-17 | 19010516-002A | ND |
| 2019-05-30 | 20105977001_IVOC | ND |
| 2019-05-30 | 20105977002_IVOC | ND |