cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene
Grifton, Town of
NOTE: Grifton, Town of purchases water from Neuse Regional Water and Sewer Authority which is required to test for cis-1,2-dichloroethylene. Sample information shown below was taken by Neuse Regional Water and Sewer Authority.
1,2-Dichloroethylene, a neurotoxic solvent, exists in two different forms: trans-1,2-dichloroethylene and cis-1,2-dichloroethylene. A mixture of the two forms is used to manufacture other solvents and chemical products.
Samples
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2020 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
State, National, and Health Guidelines for Drinking Water
EPA Maximum Contaminant
Level (MCL): 70 ppb
The legal limit for cis-1,2-dichloroethylene, established in 1991, was based on a toxicity study in laboratory animals conducted in the 1980s.
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Grifton, Town of purchases water from Neuse Regional Water and Sewer Authority which is required to test for cis-1,2-dichloroethylene. Sample information shown below was taken by Neuse Regional Water and Sewer Authority.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-03-06 | 37729_18-08405 | ND |
| 2020-03-03 | 37729_20-08845 | ND |
| 2021-03-02 | 7590-030221-E01V | ND |
| 2022-03-01 | 7590-030122-E01V | ND |
| 2023-03-07 | 7590-030723-E01V | ND |