1,1-Dichloroethane
St. Charles County PWSD 2
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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2013 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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 |
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2013-01-23 | 3581118001AM | ND |
2013-01-23 | 3581108001AM | ND |
2013-05-13 | 3593275004AM | ND |
2013-05-13 | 3593275001AM | ND |
2013-07-17 | 35101267003AM | ND |
2013-08-26 | 35106027001AM | ND |
2013-10-28 | 35113941003AM | ND |
2013-10-28 | 35113941001AM | ND |
2014-09-17 | AC34978 | ND |
2017-09-07 | AD07207 | ND |
2017-09-07 | AD07208 | ND |
2017-09-07 | AD07209 | ND |
2017-09-07 | AD07210 | ND |