1,1-Dichloroethane
University of Missouri Columbia
1,1-Dichloroethane is used in industrial chemical synthesis; in plastics, paint, varnish and finish removers; and as a pesticide. It can cause cancer.
20
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 | ND | 9 | 0 | ND |
| 2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-05-29 | 3594931007AM | ND |
| 2013-05-29 | 3594931003AM | ND |
| 2013-05-29 | 3594931005AM | ND |
| 2013-05-29 | 3594931001AM | ND |
| 2013-05-29 | 3594931009AM | ND |
| 2013-11-11 | 35115553005AM | ND |
| 2013-11-11 | 35115553003AM | ND |
| 2013-11-11 | 35115553007AM | ND |
| 2013-11-11 | 35115553001AM | ND |
| 2014-04-28 | 35135797001AM | ND |
| 2015-04-15 | AC45675 | ND |
| 2015-04-15 | AC45674 | ND |
| 2015-04-15 | AC45676 | ND |
| 2015-04-15 | AC45678 | ND |
| 2015-07-28 | AC56874 | ND |
| 2018-05-21 | AD18594 | ND |
| 2018-05-21 | AD18595 | ND |
| 2018-05-21 | AD18597 | ND |
| 2018-05-22 | AD18596 | ND |
| 2018-05-22 | AD18598 | ND |