1,1-Dichloroethane
Arroyo Grande,Water Department
1,1-Dichloroethane is used in industrial chemical synthesis; in plastics, paint, varnish and finish removers; and as a pesticide. It can cause cancer.
25
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 | 13 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-03-18 | 3761-013-0930 | ND |
| 2014-12-16 | A4L0783-04A | ND |
| 2014-12-16 | A4L0783-01A | ND |
| 2014-12-16 | A4L0783-07A | ND |
| 2015-03-17 | A5B1826-01A | ND |
| 2015-05-19 | 3761-008-1035 | ND |
| 2015-05-19 | 3761-013-1015 | ND |
| 2015-05-19 | 3761-001-0912 | ND |
| 2015-05-19 | 3761-007-0830 | ND |
| 2015-05-19 | 3761-006-0827 | ND |
| 2015-05-19 | 3761-004-0855 | ND |
| 2015-05-19 | 3761-003-0922 | ND |
| 2015-05-19 | 3761-002-0915 | ND |
| 2015-06-16 | A5F0172-04A | ND |
| 2015-06-16 | A5F0172-07A | ND |
| 2015-06-17 | A5F0172-01A | ND |
| 2015-09-22 | A5H2567-01A | ND |
| 2018-05-08 | 3761-006-0910 | ND |
| 2018-05-08 | 3761-007-0930 | ND |
| 2018-05-08 | 3761-004-0818 | ND |
| 2018-05-08 | 3761-008-0940 | ND |
| 2018-05-08 | 3761-013-0850 | ND |
| 2018-05-08 | 3761-003-1010 | ND |
| 2018-05-08 | 3761-002-0850 | ND |
| 2018-05-08 | 3761-001-0950 | ND |