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1,2-Dichloroethane

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1,2-Dichloroethane is a volatile carcinogenic chemical used to make plastic products such as polyvinyl chloride. Read More.

Also known as ethylene dichloride, it has been widely used as an intermediate for manufacturing other chemicals and as a solvent. 1,2-Dichloroethane causes multiple types of cancer in animal studies, and damages liver, kidneys, and the immune and nervous systems. The EPA classifies 1,2-dichloroethane as a probable human carcinogen.

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Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

0

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2018ND40ND
2019ND20ND
2020ND50ND
2021ND40ND
2022ND50ND
2023ND40ND

ppb = parts per billion

State, National, and Health Guidelines for Drinking Water

EWG Health Guideline: 0.4 ppb

The EWG Health Guideline of 0.4 ppb for 1,2-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.

EPA Maximum Contaminant
Level (MCL): 5 ppb

The legal limit for 1,2-dichloroethane, established in 1987, was based on analytical detection limits at the time that the standard was set. This limit may not fully protect against the risk of cancer due to 1,2-dichloroethane exposure.

ppb = parts per billion

All test results

Date Lab ID Result
2018-03-2237729_18-12300ND
2018-05-2237729_18-20490ND
2018-09-2737729_18-40770ND
2018-12-1937729_18-53145ND
2019-06-1335476102001_12710ND
2019-08-2635493638001_12710ND
2020-03-19K0C0329-01VOCRND
2020-05-14D0E1738-01VOCRND
2020-09-16D0I2188-01VOCRND
2020-09-16D0I2189-01VOCRND
2020-12-28D0L2373-01VOCRND
2021-03-11D1C1396-01VOCRND
2021-06-16D1F1823-01VOCRND
2021-08-25D1I0146-01VOCRND
2021-11-1735679541001_12710ND
2022-03-2235705843001_12710ND
2022-05-1635718628001_12710ND
2022-09-28D2I3104-01VOCRND
2022-11-2835762785001_12710ND
2022-11-2835762787001_12710ND
2023-03-21D3C2057-01VOCRND
2023-06-19D3F2115-01VOCRND
2023-08-23D3H3111-01VOCRND
2023-11-15D3K1946-01VOCRND