Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate
California Water Service (CWS) - King City
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate is used in PVC plastic, plastic wrap and other consumer products. It is released as a pollutant from industrial sources and sewage treatment plants. In studies of laboratory animals, di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate can harm fetal development.
Samples
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | ND | 10 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
State and national drinking water standards and health guidelines
EWG Health Guideline 200 ppb
The EWG Health Guideline of 200 ppb for di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate 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 harm to internal organs.
EPA Maximum Contaminant
Level (MCL) 400 ppb
The legal limit for di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate, established in 1992, was based on a toxicity study in laboratory animals conducted in the 1980s.
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-03-07 | 9590-012-1143 | ND |
| 2016-04-20 | 9590-006-1042 | ND |
| 2016-09-20 | 9590-007-1117 | ND |
| 2017-06-06 | 9590-014-1138 | ND |
| 2017-06-06 | 9590-015-1105 | ND |
| 2017-06-07 | 9590-008-1117 | ND |
| 2019-03-06 | 9590-012-1227 | ND |
| 2019-04-17 | 9590-006-1140 | ND |
| 2019-06-03 | 9590-014-0940 | ND |
| 2019-06-03 | 9590-015-1035 | ND |
| 2019-06-04 | 9590-008-1026 | ND |
| 2019-09-09 | 9590-007-1120 | ND |
| 2019-10-21 | 9590-803-1009 | ND |
| 2019-10-21 | 9590-804-1125 | ND |
| 2019-10-22 | 9590-801-1038 | ND |
| 2019-10-22 | 9590-802-1127 | ND |