Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate
North Las Vegas Utilities
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate is used in PVC plastic, plastic wrap and other consumer products. It is released as a pollutant from industrial sources and sewage treatment plants. In studies of laboratory animals, di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate can harm fetal development.
Samples
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ND | 7 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
State and national drinking water standards and health guidelines
EWG Health Guideline 200 ppb
The EWG Health Guideline of 200 ppb for di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate 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 harm to internal organs.
EPA Maximum Contaminant
Level (MCL) 400 ppb
The legal limit for di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate, established in 1992, was based on a toxicity study in laboratory animals conducted in the 1980s.
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-11 | 14020154-001 | ND |
| 2014-06-25 | 14060515-001 | ND |
| 2014-07-31 | 14070542-001 | ND |
| 2014-08-20 | 14080323-001 | ND |
| 2014-08-25 | 14080385-001 | ND |
| 2014-09-03 | 14090018-001 | ND |
| 2014-09-24 | 14090437-001 | ND |
| 2015-06-17 | 15060305-001 | ND |
| 2015-07-15 | 15070291-002 | ND |
| 2015-07-15 | 15070291-001 | ND |
| 2018-01-22 | S1800643001 | ND |
| 2018-01-22 | S1800643002 | ND |
| 2018-08-14 | S1800751001 | ND |
| 2018-08-14 | S1800751002 | ND |