1,1-Dichloroethane
Houghton Water District
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 |
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2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2019 | ND | 2 | 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 |
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2016-02-10 | R1601211-001POC | ND |
2016-04-07 | EHS1600017686POC | ND |
2016-08-10 | R1608495-001 | ND |
2016-11-09 | R1611942-001 | ND |
2017-08-09 | R1707416-002 | ND |
2017-11-08 | 2276354001 | ND |
2019-06-04 | EHS1900029625-SR | ND |
2019-06-06 | EHS1900029625POC | ND |