1,1-Dichloroethane
Glen Burnie-Broadneck
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
2013 | 0.00680 ppb | 5 | 1 | ND - 0.0340 ppb |
2014 | 0.00529 ppb | 7 | 1 | ND - 0.0370 ppb |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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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2013-11-21 | 1311814-001E | ND |
2013-11-21 | 1311813-001E | ND |
2013-11-21 | 1311815-001E | ND |
2013-11-21 | 1311816-001E | 0.0340 ppb |
2013-11-21 | 1311817-001E | ND |
2014-02-19 | 1402962-001E | ND |
2014-05-07 | 1405281-001E | ND |
2014-05-07 | 1405280-001E | ND |
2014-05-07 | 1405279-001E | ND |
2014-05-07 | 1405278-001E | 0.0370 ppb |
2014-05-07 | 1405277-001E | ND |
2014-08-06 | 1408212-001E | ND |