1,1-Dichloroethane
Borrego 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.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
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2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2019 | ND | 7 | 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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2019-04-02 | 4790-006-0810 | ND |
2019-04-02 | 4790-008-0845 | ND |
2019-04-02 | 4790-010-0711 | ND |
2019-04-02 | 4790-012-0645 | ND |
2019-04-02 | 4790-015-0658 | ND |
2019-04-02 | 4790-020-0830 | ND |
2019-05-22 | 4790-007-0651 | ND |