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1,2-Dichloroethane

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1,2-Dichloroethane is a volatile carcinogenic chemical used to make plastic products such as polyvinyl chloride. Read More.

Also known as ethylene dichloride, it has been widely used as an intermediate for manufacturing other chemicals and as a solvent. 1,2-Dichloroethane causes multiple types of cancer in animal studies, and damages liver, kidneys, and the immune and nervous systems. The EPA classifies 1,2-dichloroethane as a probable human carcinogen.

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19

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

4

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
20180.375 ppb41ND - 1.50 ppb
20190.533 ppb31ND - 1.60 ppb
2020ND10ND
20210.390 ppb41ND - 1.56 ppb
20220.343 ppb41ND - 1.37 ppb
20230.0700 ppb31ND - 0.210 ppb

ppb = parts per billion

State, National, and Health Guidelines for Drinking Water

EWG Health Guideline: 0.4 ppb

The EWG Health Guideline of 0.4 ppb for 1,2-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.

EPA Maximum Contaminant
Level (MCL): 5 ppb

The legal limit for 1,2-dichloroethane, established in 1987, was based on analytical detection limits at the time that the standard was set. This limit may not fully protect against the risk of cancer due to 1,2-dichloroethane exposure.

ppb = parts per billion

All test results

Date Lab ID Result
2018-04-16JH18024081.50 ppb
2018-04-16JH1802409ND
2018-05-29JH1803578-POCND
2018-05-29JH1803577ND
2019-12-09JH1908733-VOC1.60 ppb
2019-12-09JH1908732ND
2019-12-09JH1908734ND
2020-08-13L2032972ND
2021-03-16JH21020051.56 ppb
2021-03-16JH2102004ND
2021-03-16JH2102006ND
2021-05-14L2125415-01ND
2022-03-07JH2201765ND
2022-03-07JH220173ND
2022-03-07JH22017641.37 ppb
2022-09-26L2253017-01ND
2023-05-15JH2303551ND
2023-05-15JH23035520.210 ppb
2023-05-15JH2303553ND