1,1-Dichloroethane
Englishtown Water Department
NOTE: Englishtown Water Department purchases water from Gordons Corner Water Company which is required to test for 1,1-dichloroethane. Sample information shown below was taken by Gordons Corner Water Company.
1,1-Dichloroethane is used in industrial chemical synthesis; in plastics, paint, varnish and finish removers; and as a pesticide. It can cause cancer.
Samples
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2020 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2023 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
State, National, and Health Guidelines for Drinking Water
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
NOTE: Englishtown Water Department purchases water from Gordons Corner Water Company which is required to test for 1,1-dichloroethane. Sample information shown below was taken by Gordons Corner Water Company.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-05-20 | 201305210093AM | ND |
| 2013-05-20 | 201305210079AM | ND |
| 2013-11-12 | 201311130379AM | ND |
| 2013-11-12 | 201311130473AM | ND |
| 2020-08-24 | 20082405-001 | ND |
| 2020-08-24 | 20082405-002 | ND |
| 2020-08-24 | 20082405-003 | ND |
| 2020-08-24 | 20082405-004 | ND |
| 2020-08-24 | 20082405-005 | ND |
| 2023-07-18 | 230717013-001A | ND |
| 2023-07-18 | 230717013-002A | ND |
| 2023-07-18 | 230717013-003A | ND |
| 2023-07-18 | 230717013-004A | ND |
| 2023-07-18 | 230717013-005A | ND |