1,1-Dichloroethane
Monroeville Municipal Authority
NOTE: Monroeville Municipal Authority purchases water from Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County - Sweeney Water Treatment Plant which is required to test for 1,1-dichloroethane. Sample information shown below was taken by Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County - Sweeney Water Treatment Plant.
1,1-Dichloroethane is used in industrial chemical synthesis; in plastics, paint, varnish and finish removers; and as a pesticide. It can cause cancer.
Samples
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2014 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 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 |
| 2020 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2021 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2022 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2023 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
State, National, and Health Guidelines for Drinking Water
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
NOTE: Monroeville Municipal Authority purchases water from Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County - Sweeney Water Treatment Plant which is required to test for 1,1-dichloroethane. Sample information shown below was taken by Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County - Sweeney Water Treatment Plant.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-11-18 | 201311190178AM | ND |
| 2014-02-24 | 201402250186AM | ND |
| 2014-05-19 | 201405200251AM | ND |
| 2014-08-20 | 201408210494AM | ND |