1,1-Dichloroethane
St. Marys
1,1-Dichloroethane is used in industrial chemical synthesis; in plastics, paint, varnish and finish removers; and as a pesticide. It can cause cancer.
12
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-18 | AI28136 | ND |
| 2014-02-18 | AI28137 | ND |
| 2014-02-18 | AI28138 | ND |
| 2014-03-26 | 35131659001AM | ND |
| 2014-03-26 | 35131659003AM | ND |
| 2014-09-18 | 35155876003AM | ND |
| 2014-09-18 | 35155876001AM | ND |
| 2015-02-09 | AI64434 | ND |
| 2016-02-09 | AJ06137 | ND |
| 2017-07-24 | AJ61484 | ND |
| 2017-07-24 | AJ61485 | ND |
| 2017-07-24 | AJ61486 | ND |