1,1-Dichloroethane
City of Pittsburg
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-07-02 | 1610-002-1013 | ND |
| 2014-07-02 | 1610-005-0955 | ND |
| 2014-10-07 | 3119729 | ND |
| 2015-02-03 | 3182184 | ND |
| 2015-04-16 | 3229570 | ND |
| 2015-07-08 | 3278722 | ND |
| 2017-12-18 | 1610-001-1245 | ND |
| 2018-07-17 | 1610-005-0845 | ND |
| 2018-07-17 | 1610-017-0810 | ND |
| 2018-07-24 | 1610-001-0715 | ND |