1,1-Dichloroethane
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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 | 4 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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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2014-09-22 | 420-82550-1-POC | ND |
2014-09-22 | 420-82550-2-POC | ND |
2014-10-23 | AQ22035-POC | ND |
2014-10-23 | AQ22036-POC | ND |
2015-03-23 | 420-88462-1-POCS | ND |
2015-03-24 | 420-88493-1 | ND |
2016-08-09 | 420-108687-1-POC | ND |
2016-08-09 | 420-108687-2-POC | ND |
2017-11-01 | 420-128593-1POCS | ND |
2017-11-01 | 420-128593-2POCS | ND |