1,1-Dichloroethane
Golden State Water Company - Bay Point
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 | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-08-20 | 201308210393AM | ND |
| 2013-08-20 | 201308210386AM | ND |
| 2013-11-19 | 201311200377AM | ND |
| 2014-01-07 | 2706-003-0725 | ND |
| 2014-01-07 | 2706-004-0825 | ND |
| 2014-01-07 | 2706-006-1045 | ND |
| 2014-02-25 | 201402260669AM | ND |
| 2014-02-25 | 201402260689AM | ND |
| 2014-05-13 | 201405140467AM | ND |
| 2017-02-08 | 9590-003-1236 | ND |
| 2017-02-08 | 9590-004-1317 | ND |
| 2017-02-08 | 9590-006-1345 | ND |