1,1-Dichloroethane
Olivenhain Municipal Water District
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 | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2014 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-08-21 | 201308220237AM | ND |
| 2013-08-21 | 201308220206AM | ND |
| 2013-11-21 | 201311220598AM | ND |
| 2013-11-21 | 201311220614AM | ND |
| 2014-02-12 | 201402130485AM | ND |
| 2014-02-12 | 201402130504AM | ND |
| 2014-05-28 | 201405290360AM | ND |
| 2014-05-28 | 201405290364AM | ND |
| 2014-08-20 | 9590-003-1330 | ND |
| 2015-08-19 | 9590-003-1221 | ND |
| 2016-08-17 | 9590-003-1100 | ND |
| 2017-08-24 | 9590-003-0900 | ND |
| 2018-11-06 | 9590-003-1500 | ND |
| 2019-08-14 | 9590-003-0735 | ND |