1,1-Dichloroethane
Whitehall Twp 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.
10
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 | 0.00770 ppb | 10 | 1 | ND - 0.0770 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-03-02 | 15021328-01 | ND |
| 2015-03-02 | 15021327-01 | 0.0770 ppb |
| 2015-03-03 | 15021329-01 | ND |
| 2015-03-03 | 15021326-01 | ND |
| 2015-03-03 | 15020128-01 | ND |
| 2015-09-09 | 35207526001AM | ND |
| 2015-09-09 | 35207525001AM | ND |
| 2015-09-09 | 35207520001AM | ND |
| 2015-09-09 | 35207524001AM | ND |
| 2015-09-09 | 35207523001AM | ND |