1,1-Dichloroethane
Edina
1,1-Dichloroethane is used in industrial chemical synthesis; in plastics, paint, varnish and finish removers; and as a pesticide. It can cause cancer.
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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 | 0.113 ppb | 4 | 1 | ND - 0.450 ppb |
| 2014 | 0.163 ppb | 3 | 1 | ND - 0.490 ppb |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | 0.220 ppb | 2 | 1 | ND - 0.440 ppb |
| 2019 | 0.116 ppb | 7 | 2 | ND - 0.590 ppb |
| 2020 | 0.112 ppb | 5 | 2 | ND - 0.360 ppb |
| 2021 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
State, National, and Health Guidelines for Drinking Water
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-07-25 | 1039552006 | ND |
| 2013-07-25 | 1039552003 | ND |
| 2013-07-25 | 1039552012 | ND |
| 2013-07-25 | 1039552009 | 0.450 ppb |
| 2014-01-29 | 1069551006 | ND |
| 2014-01-29 | 1069551003 | ND |
| 2014-01-29 | 1069551009 | 0.490 ppb |
| 2015-06-24 | 2079084001 | ND |
| 2018-03-14 | 18C0569-01 | 0.440 ppb |
| 2018-08-01 | 18H0091-02 | ND |
| 2019-03-28 | 19C1245-01 | ND |
| 2019-05-29 | 19E2109-01 | ND |
| 2019-08-05 | 19H0330-02 | ND |
| 2019-08-20 | 19H1758-02 | ND |
| 2019-10-10 | 19J0709-01 | ND |
| 2019-10-10 | 19J0709-04 | 0.220 ppb |
| 2019-10-10 | 19J0712-01 | 0.590 ppb |
| 2020-02-10 | 20B0464-01 | 0.200 ppb |
| 2020-06-09 | 20F0692-02 | ND |
| 2020-08-06 | 20H0425-01 | 0.360 ppb |
| 2020-08-06 | 20H0428-02 | ND |
| 2020-12-08 | 20L0325-01 | ND |
| 2021-06-04 | 21F0277-01 | ND |
| 2021-09-23 | 21I1339-01 | ND |
| 2021-12-14 | 21L0591-01 | ND |
| 2022-10-11 | 22J0382-01 | ND |
| 2022-10-11 | 22J0377-02 | ND |
| 2022-10-11 | 22J0377-01 | ND |
| 2022-11-22 | 22K1042-01 | ND |
| 2023-03-21 | 23C1011-01 | ND |
| 2023-09-28 | 23I1577-02 | ND |
| 2023-10-23 | 23J1132-01 | ND |
| 2023-10-23 | 23J1133-01 | ND |