1,1-Dichloroethane
City of Taneytown
1,1-Dichloroethane is used in industrial chemical synthesis; in plastics, paint, varnish and finish removers; and as a pesticide. It can cause cancer.
7
Samples
0
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
1
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | 2.10 ppb | 2 | 2 | 0.600 ppb - 3.60 ppb |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-01-13 | 0060012_02_COT01 | ND |
| 2014-02-12 | 0060012_03_99467 | ND |
| 2014-02-12 | 0060012_03_99467 | ND |
| 2014-07-11 | 0060012_02_00012 | ND |
| 2014-07-11 | 0060012_05_00012 | ND |
| 2015-02-18 | 0060012_03_20554 | 3.60 ppb |
| 2015-02-18 | 0060012_03_20554 | 0.600 ppb |