1,1-Dichloroethane
Searcy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-03-11 | O130730001 | ND |
| 2013-06-10 | O131640081 | ND |
| 2013-09-11 | O132540006 | ND |
| 2013-12-11 | O133450002 | ND |
| 2014-02-18 | 14051000501 | ND |
| 2015-02-09 | 15042001301 | ND |
| 2016-02-04 | 16036005001 | ND |
| 2017-01-25 | 17026001901 | ND |
| 2018-02-21 | 18053005101 | ND |
| 2019-01-07 | 19011004302 | ND |