1,1-Dichloroethane
Ventura 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.
18
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 | 7 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-07-23 | 3G23085-03A | ND |
| 2013-07-23 | 3G23085-01A | ND |
| 2013-07-23 | 3G23085-05A | ND |
| 2013-10-22 | 3J22025-01A | ND |
| 2014-01-21 | 4A21021-01A | ND |
| 2014-01-21 | 4A21021-03A | ND |
| 2014-04-02 | 5867-031-1130 | ND |
| 2014-04-02 | 5867-007-1030 | ND |
| 2014-04-02 | 5867-006-1000 | ND |
| 2014-04-08 | 4D09059-01A | ND |
| 2014-04-21 | 4D21019-01A | ND |
| 2015-04-06 | 5867-027-1115 | ND |
| 2015-10-06 | 5867-027-0825 | ND |
| 2017-04-03 | 5867-006-0815 | ND |
| 2017-04-03 | 5867-031-0955 | ND |
| 2017-04-03 | 5867-007-0830 | ND |
| 2017-04-18 | 5867-015-1000 | ND |
| 2018-12-26 | 5867-027-1005 | ND |