1,1-Dichloroethane
Coachella Water Authority
1,1-Dichloroethane is used in industrial chemical synthesis; in plastics, paint, varnish and finish removers; and as a pesticide. It can cause cancer.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | ND | 12 | 0 | ND |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2019 | ND | 6 | 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 |
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2014-04-03 | B4D0472-01 | ND |
2014-04-03 | B4D0472-03 | ND |
2014-04-03 | B4D0472-09 | ND |
2014-04-03 | B4D0472-07 | ND |
2014-04-03 | B4D0472-05 | ND |
2014-04-03 | B4D0472-11 | ND |
2014-10-08 | B4J0955-09 | ND |
2014-10-08 | B4J0955-01 | ND |
2014-10-08 | B4J0955-03 | ND |
2014-10-08 | B4J0955-11 | ND |
2014-10-08 | B4J0955-05 | ND |
2014-10-08 | B4J0955-07 | ND |
2016-04-26 | 4790-012-0909 | ND |
2016-04-26 | 4790-010-0700 | ND |
2016-04-26 | 4790-009-0754 | ND |
2016-04-27 | 4790-020-0830 | ND |
2016-04-27 | 4790-019-0720 | ND |
2016-04-27 | 4790-018-0800 | ND |
2019-04-22 | 4790-020-1130 | ND |
2019-04-22 | 4790-019-1320 | ND |
2019-04-22 | 4790-018-1145 | ND |
2019-04-22 | 4790-012-1010 | ND |
2019-04-22 | 4790-010-1040 | ND |
2019-04-22 | 4790-009-1125 | ND |