1,1-Dichloroethane
Atlanta
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 | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-09-17 | 201309200130AM | ND |
| 2013-09-17 | 201309200132AM | ND |
| 2013-12-11 | 201312130535AM | ND |
| 2013-12-11 | 201312130537AM | ND |
| 2014-03-12 | AI36004 | ND |
| 2014-03-12 | AI36003 | ND |
| 2014-06-09 | 201406130315AM | ND |
| 2014-06-09 | 201406110904AM | ND |
| 2015-03-02 | AI65774 | ND |
| 2015-03-02 | AI65773 | ND |
| 2016-03-11 | AJ08063 | ND |
| 2016-03-11 | AJ08062 | ND |
| 2017-05-11 | AJ55268 | ND |
| 2017-05-11 | AJ55267 | ND |
| 2018-02-22 | AJ84392 | ND |
| 2018-02-22 | AJ84391 | ND |
| 2019-04-25 | AK15836 | ND |
| 2019-04-25 | AK15837 | ND |