1,1-Dichloroethane
Lincoln Avenue Water Company
1,1-Dichloroethane is used in industrial chemical synthesis; in plastics, paint, varnish and finish removers; and as a pesticide. It can cause cancer.
14
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 | 8 | 0 | ND |
| 2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-01-09 | 3A09069-03 | ND |
| 2013-01-09 | 3A09069-01 | ND |
| 2013-04-03 | 3D03058-03A | ND |
| 2013-04-03 | 3D03058-01A | ND |
| 2013-07-03 | 3G03051-03A | ND |
| 2013-07-03 | 3G03051-01A | ND |
| 2013-10-02 | 3J02073-03A | ND |
| 2013-10-02 | 3J02073-01A | ND |
| 2017-12-14 | 9588-027-0910 | ND |
| 2018-02-27 | 9588-027-0955 | ND |
| 2018-05-08 | 9588-027-1325 | ND |
| 2018-08-27 | 9588-027-1300 | ND |
| 2018-11-12 | 9588-027-1105 | ND |
| 2019-11-05 | 9588-027-1030 | ND |