Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate
City of Watsonville
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate is used in PVC plastic, plastic wrap and other consumer products. It is released as a pollutant from industrial sources and sewage treatment plants. In studies of laboratory animals, di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate can harm fetal development.
Samples
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | ND | 28 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
State and national drinking water standards and health guidelines
EWG Health Guideline 200 ppb
The EWG Health Guideline of 200 ppb for di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate 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 harm to internal organs.
EPA Maximum Contaminant
Level (MCL) 400 ppb
The legal limit for di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate, established in 1992, was based on a toxicity study in laboratory animals conducted in the 1980s.
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-03-15 | 9590-016-1120 | ND |
| 2016-03-15 | 9590-014-1120 | ND |
| 2016-03-15 | 9590-013-0915 | ND |
| 2016-03-15 | 9590-012-1015 | ND |
| 2016-03-15 | 9590-015-1050 | ND |
| 2016-03-15 | 9590-011-1205 | ND |
| 2016-03-15 | 9590-010-0950 | ND |
| 2016-03-15 | 9590-009-1015 | ND |
| 2016-03-15 | 9590-007-1145 | ND |
| 2016-03-15 | 9590-029-1050 | ND |
| 2016-03-15 | 9590-006-0930 | ND |
| 2016-03-15 | 9590-030-0830 | ND |
| 2016-06-14 | 9590-016-1020 | ND |
| 2016-06-14 | 9590-030-1020 | ND |
| 2016-06-14 | 9590-015-1300 | ND |
| 2016-06-14 | 9590-029-1000 | ND |
| 2016-06-14 | 9590-014-0850 | ND |
| 2016-06-14 | 9590-004-1210 | ND |
| 2016-06-14 | 9590-013-0840 | ND |
| 2016-06-14 | 9590-012-1220 | ND |
| 2016-06-14 | 9590-011-1315 | ND |
| 2016-06-14 | 9590-010-0950 | ND |
| 2016-06-14 | 9590-009-1050 | ND |
| 2016-06-14 | 9590-007-1045 | ND |
| 2016-06-14 | 9590-006-0910 | ND |
| 2016-06-20 | 9590-005-1510 | ND |
| 2016-09-13 | 9590-005-1440 | ND |
| 2016-09-13 | 9590-004-1400 | ND |