1,1-Dichloroethane
Greensburg Municipal Water Works
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 |
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2014 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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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2014-02-10 | 2014020350RV-140 | ND |
2014-10-16 | 35159789001AM | ND |
2015-04-06 | 35182641001AM | ND |
2015-05-27 | 2015052043RV-150 | ND |
2017-05-17 | 17052310001ARV-1 | ND |
2018-04-18 | 18042087002ARV-1 | ND |
2019-06-18 | 19061994003RV-19 | ND |