1,1-Dichloroethane
City of Brookhaven
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
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 |
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2014-07-22 | 805104-11910 | ND |
2014-07-22 | 805111-11910 | ND |
2014-07-22 | 805087-11910 | ND |
2014-07-22 | 805037-11910 | ND |
2015-01-26 | 840448-13290 | ND |
2015-01-26 | 840503-13303 | ND |
2015-02-10 | 843596-13425 | ND |
2015-02-10 | 843598-13425 | ND |