1,1-Dichloroethane
Kingston 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 3 | 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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2014-02-11 | JH1401019 | ND |
2014-04-22 | 201404230471AM | ND |
2014-10-29 | 201410300298AM | ND |
2015-01-27 | 201501290267AM | ND |
2015-02-26 | JH1501272 | ND |
2015-04-07 | 201504080322AM | ND |
2016-02-22 | S004986-01-POC | ND |
2017-12-21 | S025510 | ND |
2018-02-06 | S026433-02-POC | ND |
2019-03-01 | S037254-01 | ND |