1,1-Dichloroethane
Amsterdam
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
2013 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 1 | 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 |
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2013-01-14 | 13011226-01 | ND |
2013-04-02 | 13040371-01 | ND |
2013-07-22 | 13072350-01 | ND |
2013-10-01 | 13100286-01 | ND |
2014-01-10 | JH1400198-POC | ND |
2015-02-11 | JH1500924-POC | ND |
2016-02-05 | JH1600821-POC | ND |
2017-02-08 | JH1701011-POC | ND |
2018-05-07 | JH1802941-POC | ND |
2019-02-20 | JH1901089-POC | ND |