1,1-Dichloroethane
City of Salisbury
1,1-Dichloroethane is used in industrial chemical synthesis; in plastics, paint, varnish and finish removers; and as a pesticide. It can cause cancer.
6
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 | 0.0210 ppb | 2 | 1 | ND - 0.0420 ppb |
| 2014 | 0.0115 ppb | 4 | 1 | ND - 0.0460 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-07-09 | 1036758008 | ND |
| 2013-07-09 | 1036758003 | 0.0420 ppb |
| 2014-01-15 | 1067872008 | 0.0460 ppb |
| 2014-01-15 | 1067872003 | ND |
| 2014-07-17 | 0220004_01_00277 | ND |
| 2014-09-18 | 0220004_02_00103 | ND |