1,1-Dichloroethane
Pennsylvania American Water Pittsburgh
1,1-Dichloroethane is used in industrial chemical synthesis; in plastics, paint, varnish and finish removers; and as a pesticide. It can cause cancer.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
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 |
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2014-10-07 | 27111601 | ND |
2014-10-13 | 27112801 | ND |
2015-01-12 | 27898801 | ND |
2015-01-13 | 27897401 | ND |
2015-04-08 | 28579701 | ND |
2015-04-13 | 28580601 | ND |
2015-07-08 | 29576801 | ND |
2015-07-15 | 29574501 | ND |