1,1-Dichloroethane
El Dorado ID - Main
1,1-Dichloroethane is used in industrial chemical synthesis; in plastics, paint, varnish and finish removers; and as a pesticide. It can cause cancer.
17
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 | 11 | 0 | ND |
| 2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | ND | 3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-01-23 | 201301240178AM | ND |
| 2013-01-23 | 201301240170AM | ND |
| 2013-04-17 | 201304180573AM | ND |
| 2013-04-17 | 201304180523AM | ND |
| 2013-04-17 | 201304180506AM | ND |
| 2013-07-10 | 201307110750AM | ND |
| 2013-07-10 | 201307110712AM | ND |
| 2013-07-10 | 201307110741AM | ND |
| 2013-09-24 | 201309250084AM | ND |
| 2013-10-16 | 201310170158AM | ND |
| 2013-10-16 | 201310170156AM | ND |
| 2016-07-12 | 9590-002-1100 | ND |
| 2016-07-21 | 9590-004-1240 | ND |
| 2016-07-21 | 9590-003-0945 | ND |
| 2019-07-02 | 9590-004-1200 | ND |
| 2019-07-02 | 9590-003-0915 | ND |
| 2019-07-16 | 9590-002-1000 | ND |