1,1-Dichloroethane
Hoschton Water System
NOTE: Hoschton Water System purchases water from Jackson County Water & Sewer Authority which is required to test for 1,1-dichloroethane. Sample information shown below was taken by Jackson County Water & Sewer Authority.
1,1-Dichloroethane is used in industrial chemical synthesis; in plastics, paint, varnish and finish removers; and as a pesticide. It can cause cancer.
Samples
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2020 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
State, National, and Health Guidelines for Drinking Water
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
NOTE: Hoschton Water System purchases water from Jackson County Water & Sewer Authority which is required to test for 1,1-dichloroethane. Sample information shown below was taken by Jackson County Water & Sewer Authority.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-01-07 | 838141-13163 | ND |
| 2015-01-07 | 838143-13163 | ND |
| 2015-04-14 | 854242-13862 | ND |
| 2015-04-14 | 854238-13862 | ND |
| 2015-07-07 | 869488-14455 | ND |
| 2015-07-22 | 872825-14562 | ND |
| 2015-10-13 | 888756-15187 | ND |
| 2015-10-13 | 888758-15187 | ND |