1,1-Dichloroethane
Bolivar
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 |
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2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2019 | ND | 6 | 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 |
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2016-01-20 | AC65766 | ND |
2016-01-20 | AC65763 | ND |
2016-01-20 | AC65765 | ND |
2016-01-20 | AC65764 | ND |
2016-01-20 | AC65762 | ND |
2019-01-10 | AD38429 | ND |
2019-01-10 | AD38426 | ND |
2019-01-10 | AD38427 | ND |
2019-01-10 | AD38428 | ND |
2019-01-10 | AD38430 | ND |
2019-02-05 | AD40173 | ND |