1,1-Dichloroethane
Hecla Water Association-Plant PWS
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2015 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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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2015-02-10 | 843609-13398 | ND |
2015-02-10 | 843611-13398 | ND |
2015-05-26 | 862245-14193 | ND |
2015-05-26 | 862241-14193 | ND |
2015-08-11 | 877159-14699 | ND |
2015-08-11 | 877161-14699 | ND |
2015-11-10 | 894028-15395 | ND |
2015-11-10 | 894026-15395 | ND |