1,1-Dichloroethane
City of El Mirage
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | ND | 9 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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 |
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2014-08-22 | 3090441 | ND |
2014-08-22 | 3090450 | ND |
2014-08-22 | 3090430 | ND |
2014-08-22 | 3090421 | ND |
2014-08-22 | 3090387 | ND |
2014-08-22 | 3090482 | ND |
2014-08-22 | 3090473 | ND |
2014-08-22 | 3090412 | ND |
2014-08-22 | 3090397 | ND |
2015-02-23 | 3193189 | ND |
2015-02-23 | 3193488 | ND |
2015-02-23 | 3193470 | ND |
2015-02-23 | 3193479 | ND |
2015-02-23 | 3193180 | ND |
2015-02-23 | 3193134 | ND |
2015-02-23 | 3193125 | ND |
2015-02-23 | 3193160 | ND |