1,1-Dichloroethane
Benton 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.
9
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-09-15 | 14261004101 | ND |
| 2015-05-13 | O151340001 | ND |
| 2015-08-11 | O152250086 | ND |
| 2015-08-24 | 15238002009 | ND |
| 2015-11-09 | O153170063 | ND |
| 2016-07-05 | 16189002901 | ND |
| 2017-07-03 | 17187013201 | ND |
| 2018-07-25 | 18206000309 | ND |
| 2019-07-08 | 19191006501 | ND |