1,1-Dichloroethane
Stow Public Water System
NOTE: Stow Public Water System purchases water from Akron City Public Water System which is required to test for 1,1-dichloroethane. Sample information shown below was taken by Akron City 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.
Samples
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 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
NOTE: Stow Public Water System purchases water from Akron City Public Water System which is required to test for 1,1-dichloroethane. Sample information shown below was taken by Akron City Public Water System.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-10-15 | 35112334001AM | ND |
| 2014-01-27 | 35124240001AM | ND |
| 2014-04-08 | 35133702001AM | ND |
| 2014-06-30 | AG74570 | ND |
| 2014-07-08 | 35145285001AM | ND |
| 2015-10-13 | AH08002 | ND |
| 2016-07-11 | AH26082 | ND |
| 2017-07-11 | AH54215 | ND |
| 2018-06-18 | AH78787 | ND |