1,1-Dichloroethane
North Brunswick W 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.
10
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2014 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-06-12 | 22498401 | ND |
| 2013-09-11 | 23383601 | ND |
| 2013-12-03 | 24238101 | ND |
| 2014-03-12 | 25106601 | ND |
| 2014-07-09 | N019602-01 | ND |
| 2015-06-09 | N026895-01 | ND |
| 2016-06-06 | N036042-01VOC | ND |
| 2017-06-22 | N051174-01VOC | ND |
| 2018-08-14 | N066804-01 | ND |
| 2019-06-25 | N077780-01 | ND |