1,1-Dichloroethane
City of Antioch
1,1-Dichloroethane is used in industrial chemical synthesis; in plastics, paint, varnish and finish removers; and as a pesticide. It can cause cancer.
12
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 | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-04-02 | 201304030218AM | ND |
| 2013-07-10 | 201307110699AM | ND |
| 2013-10-02 | 201310040160AM | ND |
| 2014-01-09 | 201401100061AM | ND |
| 2016-10-03 | 9590-008-1120 | ND |
| 2016-10-03 | 9590-010-1350 | ND |
| 2016-10-03 | 9590-016-0945 | ND |
| 2016-10-04 | 9590-004-1215 | ND |
| 2016-10-04 | 9590-009-1410 | ND |
| 2018-02-26 | 9590-001-1350 | ND |
| 2018-06-04 | 9590-001-1206 | ND |
| 2019-06-06 | 9590-001-0800 | ND |