1,1-Dichloroethane
Clearwater
1,1-Dichloroethane is used in industrial chemical synthesis; in plastics, paint, varnish and finish removers; and as a pesticide. It can cause cancer.
11
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-06-17 | 14F1226-01 | ND |
| 2015-08-04 | 15H0116-01 | ND |
| 2015-08-04 | 15H0116-02 | ND |
| 2015-08-04 | 15H0120-01 | ND |
| 2016-04-21 | 3435234 | ND |
| 2016-04-21 | 3435258 | ND |
| 2016-04-21 | 3435266 | ND |
| 2017-02-27 | 17B1349-01 | ND |
| 2018-03-20 | 18C0824-02 | ND |
| 2018-03-20 | 18C0827-01 | ND |
| 2019-12-03 | 19L0090-01 | ND |