1,1-Dichloroethane
Canton Public Water System
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 |
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2014 | 0.0177 ppb | 3 | 1 | ND - 0.0530 ppb |
2015 | ND | 3 | 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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2014-09-09 | 201409130198AM | ND |
2014-09-09 | 201409130202AM | ND |
2014-09-30 | 201410020081AM | 0.0530 ppb |
2015-03-25 | 201504020041AM | ND |
2015-03-25 | 201504020045AM | ND |
2015-04-14 | 201504170338AM | ND |