1,1-Dichloroethane
Niagara County 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 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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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2014-02-05 | 14020471-001L | ND |
2014-11-05 | NCWD POC 14-11-5 | ND |
2016-03-01 | NCWD POCS 2016-0 | ND |
2017-02-07 | NCWD POCS 2017-0 | ND |
2018-02-20 | NCWD POCS 2018-0 | ND |
2019-02-05 | NCWD POCS 2019-0 | ND |