1,1-Dichloroethane
Avalon Water and Sewerage Utilities
1,1-Dichloroethane is used in industrial chemical synthesis; in plastics, paint, varnish and finish removers; and as a pesticide. It can cause cancer.
20
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 | 10 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | ND | 5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-05-20 | 790784-11434 | ND |
| 2014-05-20 | 790786-11434 | ND |
| 2014-05-20 | 790788-11453 | ND |
| 2014-05-20 | 790791-11453 | ND |
| 2014-05-20 | 790795-11453 | ND |
| 2014-11-14 | 832170-12875 | ND |
| 2014-11-14 | 832174-12875 | ND |
| 2014-11-14 | 832168-12875 | ND |
| 2014-11-14 | 832200-12875 | ND |
| 2014-11-14 | 832172-12875 | ND |
| 2015-08-24 | L5707206-4 | ND |
| 2015-08-24 | L5707206-3 | ND |
| 2015-08-24 | L5707206-5 | ND |
| 2015-08-24 | L5707206-2 | ND |
| 2015-08-24 | L5707206-1 | ND |
| 2018-08-09 | L7052612-1 | ND |
| 2018-08-09 | L7052612-4 | ND |
| 2018-08-09 | L7052612-3 | ND |
| 2018-08-09 | L7052612-5 | ND |
| 2018-08-09 | L7052612-2 | ND |