1,1-Dichloroethane
Lincoln Waterworks
NOTE: Lincoln Waterworks purchases water from Benton - Washington Regional Public Water Authority which is required to test for 1,1-dichloroethane. Sample information shown below was taken by Benton - Washington Regional Public 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.
Samples
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
State, National, and Health Guidelines for Drinking Water
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: Lincoln Waterworks purchases water from Benton - Washington Regional Public Water Authority which is required to test for 1,1-dichloroethane. Sample information shown below was taken by Benton - Washington Regional Public Water Authority.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-05-15 | 18137013001 | ND |
| 2018-07-31 | 18213008801 | ND |
| 2018-10-24 | 18298011801 | ND |
| 2019-01-09 | 19010016401 | ND |
| 2019-04-02 | 19093000801 | ND |
| 2020-04-14 | 20107008808 | ND |
| 2021-05-04 | 21126011201 | ND |
| 2022-04-05 | O196530-VOC-1 | ND |