1,1-Dichloroethane
Edwardsport Water Utility
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 2 | 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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2014-06-23 | 2014060276RV-140 | ND |
2016-04-18 | 16005836001RV-16 | ND |
2016-11-02 | 16018125001RV-16 | ND |
2017-01-11 | 17000948001RV-17 | ND |
2017-04-19 | 17005970001RV-17 | ND |
2018-04-23 | 18006243001RV-18 | ND |
2019-05-21 | 19007474001RV-19 | ND |