1,1-Dichloroethane
Fayetteville Waterworks
NOTE: Fayetteville Waterworks purchases water from Beaver Water District which is required to test for 1,1-dichloroethane. Sample information shown below was taken by Beaver Water District.
1,1-Dichloroethane is used in industrial chemical synthesis; in plastics, paint, varnish and finish removers; and as a pesticide. It can cause cancer.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2013 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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: Fayetteville Waterworks purchases water from Beaver Water District which is required to test for 1,1-dichloroethane. Sample information shown below was taken by Beaver Water District.
Date | Lab ID | Result |
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2014-03-11 | 14072007601 | ND |
2016-02-02 | 16036006501 | ND |
2017-02-01 | 17033012701 | ND |
2018-02-07 | 18040000401 | ND |
2019-02-05 | 19038010401 | ND |