1,1-Dichloroethane
Berlin 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
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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2014-01-07 | 765884-10539 | ND |
2014-01-07 | 765886-10539 | ND |
2014-06-09 | 795440-11558 | ND |
2014-06-09 | 795430-11558 | ND |
2014-09-08 | 14-1423VOC | ND |
2014-09-08 | 14-1424VOC | ND |
2015-06-01 | 15-0815VOC | ND |
2015-07-30 | 15-1207VOC | ND |
2015-12-02 | 15-1875VOC | ND |
2016-02-02 | L5966078-1 | ND |
2016-03-08 | L6116208-1 | ND |
2016-06-21 | L6124902-1 | ND |
2016-09-27 | L6312432-1 | ND |
2016-12-28 | L6465596-1 | ND |
2017-03-22 | L6596561-1 | ND |
2017-05-30 | L6810600-4 | ND |
2017-06-05 | L6718076-1 | ND |
2017-09-11 | L6852721-1 | ND |
2017-10-10 | L6852720-3 | ND |
2017-10-10 | L6852720-4 | ND |
2017-10-10 | L6852720-2 | ND |
2017-10-10 | L6852720-1 | ND |
2018-02-21 | 8024360-01 | ND |
2018-05-23 | L7006678-1 | ND |