1,1-Dichloroethane
United Water Matchaponix
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2014 | ND | 4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-12-03 | 201312040758AM | ND |
| 2014-03-04 | 201403050452AM | ND |
| 2014-06-03 | 201406040531AM | ND |
| 2014-09-03 | 201409040536AM | ND |
| 2014-10-15 | A17598 | ND |
| 2015-10-13 | A20045 | ND |
| 2016-10-11 | A22559 | ND |
| 2017-10-10 | A24973 | ND |
| 2018-10-10 | A27391 | ND |
| 2019-10-08 | A29681 | ND |