1,1-Dichloroethane
Americus
1,1-Dichloroethane is used in industrial chemical synthesis; in plastics, paint, varnish and finish removers; and as a pesticide. It can cause cancer.
10
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 | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-01-28 | AI27247 | ND |
| 2014-01-28 | AI27248 | ND |
| 2014-06-11 | 201406120553AM | ND |
| 2014-06-17 | 201406180429AM | ND |
| 2014-12-10 | 201412110642AM | ND |
| 2014-12-18 | 201412180349AM | ND |
| 2016-10-25 | AJ32157 | ND |
| 2016-10-25 | AJ32158 | ND |
| 2019-07-30 | AK23845 | ND |
| 2019-07-30 | AK23846 | ND |