1,1-Dichloroethane
City of Ocean Springs
1,1-Dichloroethane is used in industrial chemical synthesis; in plastics, paint, varnish and finish removers; and as a pesticide. It can cause cancer.
12
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 | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2014 | ND | 7 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-08-20 | 739091-9584 | ND |
| 2013-08-20 | 739085-9584 | ND |
| 2013-08-20 | 739062-9568 | ND |
| 2013-08-20 | 739064-9568 | ND |
| 2013-10-16 | 753354-10050 | ND |
| 2014-01-15 | 766727-10596 | ND |
| 2014-03-19 | 775911-10977 | ND |
| 2014-03-19 | 775913-10977 | ND |
| 2014-03-19 | 775918-10977 | ND |
| 2014-03-19 | 775953-10995 | ND |
| 2014-03-19 | 775916-10977 | ND |
| 2014-05-21 | 792068-11453 | ND |