1,1-Dichloroethane
Lawrence 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.
28
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2014 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 3 | 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 | Result |
|---|---|
| 2013-09-18 | ND |
| 2013-12-16 | ND |
| 2014-03-18 | ND |
| 2014-05-06 | ND |
| 2014-06-12 | ND |
| 2014-08-06 | ND |
| 2014-11-05 | ND |
| 2015-02-04 | ND |
| 2015-06-16 | ND |
| 2015-08-04 | ND |
| 2015-11-03 | ND |
| 2016-01-05 | ND |
| 2016-05-02 | ND |
| 2016-08-02 | ND |
| 2016-11-08 | ND |
| 2017-02-07 | ND |
| 2017-05-02 | ND |
| 2017-08-08 | ND |
| 2017-11-10 | ND |
| 2017-12-21 | ND |
| 2018-02-06 | ND |
| 2018-05-08 | ND |
| 2018-08-07 | ND |
| 2018-10-09 | ND |
| 2018-11-05 | ND |
| 2019-02-05 | ND |
| 2019-05-06 | ND |
| 2019-08-07 | ND |