1,1-Dichloroethane
Sparta Township Water Utility -- Highlands
1,1-Dichloroethane is used in industrial chemical synthesis; in plastics, paint, varnish and finish removers; and as a pesticide. It can cause cancer.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 4 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2014-12-08 | 341208038 | ND |
2015-04-23 | 350424030 | ND |
2015-07-23 | 350723058 | ND |
2015-07-23 | 350723057 | ND |
2015-10-20 | 351020156 | ND |
2016-11-29 | 361129018 | ND |
2017-10-20 | 371020048 | ND |
2018-06-13 | 380613214 | ND |
2018-06-13 | 380613215 | ND |
2018-06-13 | 380613216 | ND |
2018-06-13 | 380613217 | ND |
2019-10-30 | 391030107 | ND |