1,1-Dichloroethane
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1,1-Dichloroethane is used in industrial chemical synthesis; in plastics, paint, varnish and finish removers; and as a pesticide. It can cause cancer.
16
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 | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 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
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-03 | 14B0010-01 | ND |
| 2014-04-17 | 14D1064-01 | ND |
| 2014-07-22 | 14G1601-01 | ND |
| 2014-10-16 | 14J0969-01 | ND |
| 2015-11-24 | 15K1234-01 | ND |
| 2015-11-24 | 15K1234-02 | ND |
| 2015-11-24 | 15K1234-03 | ND |
| 2015-11-24 | 15K1234-04 | ND |
| 2015-11-24 | 15K1235-01 | ND |
| 2016-08-16 | 3524146 | ND |
| 2016-08-16 | 3524212 | ND |
| 2016-08-16 | 3524220 | ND |
| 2016-08-16 | 3524238 | ND |
| 2016-08-16 | 3524246 | ND |
| 2018-04-24 | 18D1315-02 | ND |
| 2019-07-24 | 19G1712-01 | ND |