cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene
Hillburn Village
1,2-Dichloroethylene, a neurotoxic solvent, exists in two different forms: trans-1,2-dichloroethylene and cis-1,2-dichloroethylene. A mixture of the two forms is used to manufacture other solvents and chemical products.
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Samples
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Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
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Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 0.124 ppb | 164 | 18 | ND - 3.00 ppb |
| 2015 | 0.183 ppb | 156 | 20 | ND - 3.70 ppb |
| 2016 | 0.132 ppb | 165 | 14 | ND - 3.70 ppb |
| 2017 | ND | 130 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 121 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 68 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
State and national drinking water standards and health guidelines
EPA Maximum Contaminant
Level (MCL) 70 ppb
The legal limit for cis-1,2-dichloroethylene, established in 1991, was based on a toxicity study in laboratory animals conducted in the 1980s.
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
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