Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate
North Wales Water Authority
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate is used in PVC plastic, plastic wrap and other consumer products. It is released as a pollutant from industrial sources and sewage treatment plants. In studies of laboratory animals, di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate can harm fetal development.
Samples
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2020 | ND | 20 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2022 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2023 | ND | 14 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
State, National, and Health Guidelines for Drinking Water
EWG Health Guideline: 200 ppb
The EWG Health Guideline of 200 ppb for di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate 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 harm to internal organs.
EPA Maximum Contaminant
Level (MCL): 400 ppb
The legal limit for di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate, established in 1992, was based on a toxicity study in laboratory animals conducted in the 1980s.
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-04-01 | 22025481.00 | ND |
| 2020-04-20 | 22026086.00 | ND |
| 2020-04-20 | 22026176.00 | ND |
| 2020-04-20 | 22026116.00 | ND |
| 2020-04-20 | 22026146.00 | ND |
| 2020-04-27 | 22217307.00 | ND |
| 2020-04-27 | 22217277.00 | ND |
| 2020-04-27 | 22217337.00 | ND |
| 2020-04-27 | 22217396.00 | ND |
| 2020-04-27 | 22217367.00 | ND |
| 2020-07-06 | 22609704.00 | ND |
| 2020-07-27 | 22801145.00 | ND |
| 2020-07-27 | 22801186.00 | ND |
| 2020-07-27 | 22801114.00 | ND |
| 2020-07-27 | 22801205.00 | ND |
| 2020-07-27 | 22801084.00 | ND |
| 2020-08-31 | 23001506.00 | ND |
| 2020-08-31 | 23001478.00 | ND |
| 2020-08-31 | 23001422.00 | ND |
| 2020-08-31 | 23001450.00 | ND |
| 2023-04-03 | 28704945.00 | ND |
| 2023-04-03 | 28704949.00 | ND |
| 2023-04-03 | 28704948.00 | ND |
| 2023-04-03 | 28704947.00 | ND |
| 2023-04-03 | 28704946.00 | ND |
| 2023-05-10 | 28902332.00 | ND |
| 2023-06-05 | 29110382.00 | ND |
| 2023-07-10 | 29304316.00 | ND |
| 2023-07-10 | 29304315.00 | ND |
| 2023-07-10 | 29304310.00 | ND |
| 2023-07-10 | 29304313.00 | ND |
| 2023-07-11 | 29304311.00 | ND |
| 2023-07-11 | 29304314.00 | ND |
| 2023-07-11 | 29304312.00 | ND |