1,1-Dichloroethane
South Bethany
1,1-Dichloroethane is used in industrial chemical synthesis; in plastics, paint, varnish and finish removers; and as a pesticide. It can cause cancer.
14
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 | 7 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 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 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-01-16 | 2959100 | ND |
| 2014-01-16 | 2959087 | ND |
| 2014-06-30 | L4949121-1 VOC | ND |
| 2014-06-30 | L4949121-1-VOC | ND |
| 2014-07-29 | 3071919 | ND |
| 2014-07-29 | 3071882 | ND |
| 2014-09-25 | L5242401-1 VOC | ND |
| 2015-06-24 | L5507381-1-VOC | ND |
| 2015-06-24 | L5530440-VOC | ND |
| 2016-01-11 | L5711890-1 VOC | ND |
| 2016-01-20 | L6019358-1 VOC | ND |
| 2016-12-09 | L6588686-1 VOC | ND |
| 2017-08-30 | L6844903-1 VOC | ND |
| 2017-08-30 | L6857483-1 VOC | ND |