1,1-Dichloroethane
Salem Water Department
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 |
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2013 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2014 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
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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2013-02-12 | 21227201 | ND |
2013-05-10 | 21964901 | ND |
2013-08-12 | 23245301 | ND |
2013-11-06 | 24073301 | ND |
2014-02-19 | 1402-00360-001 | ND |
2014-07-22 | 1407-00658-001 | ND |
2015-03-09 | 1503-00536-001 | ND |
2015-08-18 | 1508-01552-001 | ND |
2016-03-07 | 1603-00674-001 | ND |
2016-07-07 | 1607-00564-001 | ND |
2017-02-22 | 1702-01614-001 | ND |
2017-07-18 | 1707-02043-001 | ND |
2018-02-15 | 1802-01345-001 | ND |
2018-07-02 | 1807-00228-001 | ND |
2019-02-07 | 1902-00602-001 | ND |
2019-07-11 | 1907-01496-001 | ND |