1,1-Dichloroethane
Upper Southampton Mun Authority
1,1-Dichloroethane is used in industrial chemical synthesis; in plastics, paint, varnish and finish removers; and as a pesticide. It can cause cancer.
17
Samples
0
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
0
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ND | 13 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-12 | 770508-10774 | ND |
| 2014-02-12 | 770504-10774 | ND |
| 2014-02-12 | 770456-10774 | ND |
| 2014-02-12 | 770500-10774 | ND |
| 2014-03-06 | L4939390-1 | ND |
| 2014-03-06 | L4939390-2 | ND |
| 2014-03-06 | L4939391-1 | ND |
| 2014-05-12 | 785217-11342 | ND |
| 2014-08-11 | 809673-12082 | ND |
| 2014-08-11 | 809669-12082 | ND |
| 2014-08-11 | 809638-12073 | ND |
| 2014-08-11 | 809691-12082 | ND |
| 2014-11-19 | 832521-12896 | ND |
| 2015-03-16 | 12502437 | ND |
| 2016-03-11 | 13973513 | ND |
| 2017-03-21 | 15781025 | ND |
| 2017-03-29 | 15780956 | ND |