1,1-Dichloroethane
City of Flowood
1,1-Dichloroethane is used in industrial chemical synthesis; in plastics, paint, varnish and finish removers; and as a pesticide. It can cause cancer.
16
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 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 8 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-08-19 | 811939-12124 | ND |
| 2014-08-19 | 811931-12124 | ND |
| 2014-08-19 | 811937-12124 | ND |
| 2014-08-19 | 811933-12124 | ND |
| 2014-08-27 | 814025-12219 | ND |
| 2014-08-27 | 814029-12219 | ND |
| 2014-08-27 | 814027-12219 | ND |
| 2014-08-27 | 814023-12219 | ND |
| 2015-02-17 | 844466-13458 | ND |
| 2015-02-17 | 844464-13458 | ND |
| 2015-02-17 | 844478-13504 | ND |
| 2015-02-17 | 844468-13458 | ND |
| 2015-02-17 | 844462-13458 | ND |
| 2015-02-17 | 844472-13458 | ND |
| 2015-02-17 | 844474-13504 | ND |
| 2015-02-17 | 844470-13458 | ND |