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.
16
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | 0.0193 ppb | 16 | 2 | ND - 0.170 ppb |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-03-25 | AE70015 | ND |
| 2015-03-25 | AE70012 | 0.170 ppb |
| 2015-03-25 | AE70009 | ND |
| 2015-03-25 | AE69997 | ND |
| 2015-03-25 | AE70000 | ND |
| 2015-03-25 | AE70003 | ND |
| 2015-03-25 | AE70006 | ND |
| 2015-06-04 | AE78272 | ND |
| 2015-09-16 | AE92713 | ND |
| 2015-09-16 | AE92716 | ND |
| 2015-09-16 | AE92719 | 0.139 ppb |
| 2015-09-16 | AE92710 | ND |
| 2015-09-16 | AE92728 | ND |
| 2015-09-16 | AE92722 | ND |
| 2015-09-16 | AE92725 | ND |
| 2015-12-11 | AF02244 | ND |