1,1-Dichloroethane
Elsberry PWS
1,1-Dichloroethane is used in industrial chemical synthesis; in plastics, paint, varnish and finish removers; and as a pesticide. It can cause cancer.
14
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 | 0.567 ppb | 3 | 2 | ND - 0.880 ppb |
| 2015 | 0.523 ppb | 3 | 2 | ND - 0.800 ppb |
| 2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-04-16 | AC22511 | ND |
| 2014-04-16 | AC22512 | 0.880 ppb |
| 2014-04-16 | AC22513 | 0.820 ppb |
| 2015-04-27 | AC45795 | 0.770 ppb |
| 2015-04-27 | AC45794 | ND |
| 2015-04-27 | AC45796 | 0.800 ppb |
| 2016-04-26 | AC70152 | ND |
| 2016-04-26 | AC70154 | ND |
| 2016-04-26 | AC70153 | ND |
| 2017-04-26 | AC95124 | ND |
| 2017-04-26 | AC95125 | ND |
| 2017-04-26 | AC95126 | ND |
| 2018-05-14 | AD18724 | ND |
| 2019-04-24 | AD46827 | ND |