1,1-Dichloroethane
Pompton Lakes Mua
1,1-Dichloroethane is used in industrial chemical synthesis; in plastics, paint, varnish and finish removers; and as a pesticide. It can cause cancer.
16
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 | 0.172 ppb | 6 | 2 | ND - 0.538 ppb |
| 2014 | 0.203 ppb | 3 | 1 | ND - 0.610 ppb |
| 2015 | 0.382 ppb | 1 | 1 | 0.382 ppb |
| 2016 | 0.443 ppb | 1 | 1 | 0.443 ppb |
| 2017 | 0.171 ppb | 3 | 1 | ND - 0.514 ppb |
| 2018 | 0.302 ppb | 1 | 1 | 0.302 ppb |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-01-14 | 701360-7892 | 0.538 ppb |
| 2013-01-14 | 701368-7892 | ND |
| 2013-01-14 | 701366-7892 | ND |
| 2013-07-10 | 730597-9334 | 0.492 ppb |
| 2013-07-10 | 730555-9308 | ND |
| 2013-07-10 | 730559-9308 | ND |
| 2014-01-09 | 1066681005 | ND |
| 2014-01-09 | 1066681006 | ND |
| 2014-04-02 | 1079356001 | 0.610 ppb |
| 2015-04-08 | 5040203-02 | 0.382 ppb |
| 2016-04-05 | 6040175-02 | 0.443 ppb |
| 2017-01-04 | 7010087-04 | ND |
| 2017-01-04 | 7010087-05 | ND |
| 2017-04-11 | 7040339-02 | 0.514 ppb |
| 2018-04-04 | 8040152-01 | 0.302 ppb |
| 2019-04-03 | 9040179-01 | ND |