1,1-Dichloroethane
Laurel 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.
10
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-09-25 | L5275053-5 | ND |
| 2015-12-22 | S654862 | ND |
| 2016-07-26 | S677016 | ND |
| 2016-08-10 | S654298 | ND |
| 2017-06-28 | S738851 | ND |
| 2017-09-22 | S769548 | ND |
| 2018-03-16 | S792209 | ND |
| 2018-06-20 | S792365 | ND |
| 2019-08-14 | S848465 | ND |
| 2019-11-04 | S893205 | ND |