1,1-Dichloroethane
Hot Springs Village Waterworks
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2013 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2014 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2012-01-04 | 12006009109 | ND |
| 2013-01-14 | 13017002501 | ND |
| 2014-03-19 | 14079003401 | ND |
| 2014-09-10 | O142540019 | ND |
| 2014-12-10 | O143440021 | ND |
| 2015-01-06 | 15008002909 | ND |
| 2015-03-11 | O150710044 | ND |
| 2015-06-10 | O151620002 | ND |
| 2016-01-04 | 16008007501 | ND |
| 2017-01-04 | 17005011401 | ND |