1,1-Dichloroethane
City of Blythe
1,1-Dichloroethane is used in industrial chemical synthesis; in plastics, paint, varnish and finish removers; and as a pesticide. It can cause cancer.
15
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 | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | ND | 4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-10-21 | B4J2224-07 | ND |
| 2014-10-21 | B4J2224-01 | ND |
| 2014-12-17 | 4790-006-0640 | ND |
| 2014-12-17 | 4790-015-0740 | ND |
| 2015-04-14 | B5D1312-03 | ND |
| 2015-04-14 | B5D1312-01 | ND |
| 2016-11-29 | 4790-010-1115 | ND |
| 2016-11-29 | 4790-015-1100 | ND |
| 2016-11-29 | 4790-030-1015 | ND |
| 2016-11-29 | 4790-031-1000 | ND |
| 2017-11-20 | 4790-006-0700 | ND |
| 2019-11-20 | 4790-015-1300 | ND |
| 2019-11-20 | 4790-030-1315 | ND |
| 2019-11-20 | 4790-031-1400 | ND |
| 2019-12-17 | 4790-010-1330 | ND |