1,1-Dichloroethane
Brewster Water Department
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 | 15 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 6 | 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 | Result |
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2014-03-11 | ND |
2014-03-11 | ND |
2014-03-11 | ND |
2014-03-11 | ND |
2014-03-11 | ND |
2014-04-28 | ND |
2014-04-28 | ND |
2014-04-28 | ND |
2014-04-28 | ND |
2014-04-28 | ND |
2014-10-08 | ND |
2014-10-09 | ND |
2014-10-09 | ND |
2014-10-09 | ND |
2014-10-09 | ND |
2015-01-13 | ND |
2015-01-13 | ND |
2016-02-02 | ND |
2016-02-02 | ND |
2016-08-12 | ND |
2017-01-11 | ND |
2017-01-11 | ND |
2017-01-11 | ND |
2017-01-11 | ND |
2017-01-13 | ND |
2018-02-05 | ND |
2018-02-05 | ND |
2018-02-05 | ND |
2018-02-05 | ND |
2018-02-05 | ND |
2018-04-27 | ND |
2019-01-28 | ND |