1,1-Dichloroethane
East Grand Rapids
NOTE: East Grand Rapids purchases water from Grand Rapids which is required to test for 1,1-dichloroethane. Sample information shown below was taken by Grand Rapids.
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 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2018 | ND | 1 | 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
NOTE: East Grand Rapids purchases water from Grand Rapids which is required to test for 1,1-dichloroethane. Sample information shown below was taken by Grand Rapids.
Date | Lab ID | Result |
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2014-05-05 | LLF16830 | ND |
2014-07-23 | 4G24030-01A | ND |
2014-10-21 | 4J22028-01A | ND |
2015-01-21 | 5A23012-01A | ND |
2015-04-14 | 5D15015-01A | ND |
2018-06-11 | LLH85533 | ND |
2019-05-09 | LLI37347 | ND |