1,1-Dichloroethane
St. John Municipal 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 |
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2014 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
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 |
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2014-07-29 | 3071766RV-1403 | ND |
2014-07-29 | 3071767RV-1403 | ND |
2015-04-20 | 3228063 | ND |
2015-04-20 | 3228083 | ND |
2015-10-21 | 3345406 | ND |
2015-10-21 | 3345397 | ND |
2017-01-16 | 3621869RV-1701 | ND |
2017-01-16 | 380944RV-1701 | ND |