1,1-Dichloroethane
South Elgin
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2014 | 0.00933 ppb | 6 | 1 | ND - 0.0560 ppb |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-11-05 | 757052-10235 | ND |
| 2013-11-05 | 757071-10243 | ND |
| 2013-11-05 | 757069-10235 | ND |
| 2013-11-05 | 757036-10235 | ND |
| 2013-11-05 | 757030-10235 | ND |
| 2013-11-05 | 757034-10235 | ND |
| 2014-05-12 | 785196-11342 | ND |
| 2014-06-03 | 794252-11534 | ND |
| 2014-06-03 | 794246-11534 | ND |
| 2014-06-03 | 794250-11534 | ND |
| 2014-06-03 | 794248-11534 | ND |
| 2014-06-03 | 794244-11534 | 0.0560 ppb |