1,1-Dichloroethane
Tri-County Water Distbr 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.
13
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 | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-01-07 | 14009002801 | ND |
| 2014-02-25 | 14058002009 | ND |
| 2014-04-16 | 14107008309 | ND |
| 2014-07-16 | 14198015109 | ND |
| 2014-10-15 | O142880027 | ND |
| 2014-11-11 | 14316004401 | ND |
| 2015-01-14 | O150150026 | ND |
| 2015-04-15 | O151060023 | ND |
| 2015-07-15 | O151960004 | ND |
| 2015-10-20 | 15295004101 | ND |
| 2016-11-01 | 16308007009 | ND |
| 2017-11-07 | 17313009901 | ND |
| 2018-10-22 | 18298001801 | ND |