1,1-Dichloroethane
Harris County Water System
1,1-Dichloroethane is used in industrial chemical synthesis; in plastics, paint, varnish and finish removers; and as a pesticide. It can cause cancer.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 1 | 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 |
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2014-02-19 | 201402200279AM | ND |
2014-03-26 | AI36789 | ND |
2014-05-06 | 201405070348AM | ND |
2014-08-05 | 201408060361AM | ND |
2014-11-04 | 201411050247AM | ND |
2015-03-03 | AI65822 | ND |
2016-03-14 | AJ08120 | ND |
2017-05-23 | AJ55995 | ND |
2018-03-27 | AJ86462 | ND |
2019-05-13 | AK17333 | ND |