1,1-Dichloroethane
Albany City
1,1-Dichloroethane is used in industrial chemical synthesis; in plastics, paint, varnish and finish removers; and as a pesticide. It can cause cancer.
9
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 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 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-25 | 14022285-01 | ND |
| 2014-05-13 | 14051299-01 | ND |
| 2014-08-19 | 14082237-01 | ND |
| 2014-10-20 | JH1407454..POC | ND |
| 2014-12-24 | JH1409045 | ND |
| 2015-11-19 | POC.ALB.2015 | ND |
| 2016-11-30 | 705940.POC | ND |
| 2017-11-08 | BZ39222.POC | ND |
| 2018-11-13 | CB87866.POC | ND |