trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene
Veolia Water Pa Dallas
1,2-Dichloroethylene, a neurotoxic solvent, exists in two different forms: trans-1,2-dichloroethylene and cis-1,2-dichloroethylene. A mixture of the two forms is used to manufacture other solvents and chemical products.
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 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
State, National, and Health Guidelines for Drinking Water
EWG Health Guideline: 60 ppb
The EWG Health Guideline of 60 ppb for trans-1,2-dichloroethylene 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): 100 ppb
The legal limit for trans-1,2-dichloroethylene, established in 1991, was based on a toxicity study in laboratory animals conducted in the 1980s.
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-02-14 | 2295844001 | ND |
| 2019-02-08 | 1902-806-1 | ND |
| 2020-02-12 | 21682493.00 | ND |
| 2020-02-12 | 21682473.00 | ND |
| 2020-02-12 | 21682453.00 | ND |
| 2020-02-12 | 21682433.00 | ND |
| 2020-02-12 | 21682413.00 | ND |
| 2020-02-12 | 21682393.00 | ND |
| 2021-01-14 | 23727976.00 | ND |
| 2022-03-01 | 26131899.00 | ND |
| 2023-02-06 | 28363777.00 | ND |
| 2023-02-06 | 28363798.00 | ND |
| 2023-02-06 | 28363819.00 | ND |
| 2023-02-06 | 28363840.00 | ND |
| 2023-02-06 | 28363861.00 | ND |
| 2023-02-06 | 28363882.00 | ND |