1,1-Dichloroethane
City of Aberdeen
1,1-Dichloroethane is used in industrial chemical synthesis; in plastics, paint, varnish and finish removers; and as a pesticide. It can cause cancer.
10
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-24 | 0120001_01_12840 | ND |
| 2014-05-12 | 0120001_01_13840 | ND |
| 2014-08-13 | 0120001_01_16860 | ND |
| 2014-11-05 | 0120001_01_18343 | ND |
| 2014-11-20 | 2041365001 | ND |
| 2014-11-20 | 2041366001 | ND |
| 2015-02-12 | 0120001_01_19762 | ND |
| 2015-05-21 | 2072807001 | ND |
| 2015-05-21 | 2072806001 | ND |
| 2015-08-17 | 2089872001 | ND |