Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate
East Cocalico Township
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 | 22 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2022 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2023 | ND | 20 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-05-01 | 22369335.00 | ND |
| 2020-05-01 | 22369479.00 | ND |
| 2020-05-01 | 22369450.00 | ND |
| 2020-05-01 | 22369422.00 | ND |
| 2020-05-01 | 22369393.00 | ND |
| 2020-05-01 | 22369364.00 | ND |
| 2020-05-01 | 22369306.00 | ND |
| 2020-05-01 | 22369277.00 | ND |
| 2020-05-01 | 22369248.00 | ND |
| 2020-05-01 | 22369219.00 | ND |
| 2020-05-01 | 22369190.00 | ND |
| 2020-07-31 | 22956387.00 | ND |
| 2020-07-31 | 22956328.00 | ND |
| 2020-07-31 | 22956184.00 | ND |
| 2020-07-31 | 22956300.00 | ND |
| 2020-07-31 | 22956358.00 | ND |
| 2020-07-31 | 22956271.00 | ND |
| 2020-07-31 | 22956155.00 | ND |
| 2020-07-31 | 22956242.00 | ND |
| 2020-07-31 | 22956126.00 | ND |
| 2020-07-31 | 22956212.00 | ND |
| 2020-07-31 | 22956416.00 | ND |
| 2023-05-30 | 29261595.00 | ND |
| 2023-05-30 | 29261592.00 | ND |
| 2023-05-30 | 29261593.00 | ND |
| 2023-05-30 | 29261597.00 | ND |
| 2023-05-30 | 29261594.00 | ND |
| 2023-05-30 | 29261591.00 | ND |
| 2023-05-30 | 29261590.00 | ND |
| 2023-05-30 | 29261589.00 | ND |
| 2023-05-30 | 29261596.00 | ND |
| 2023-05-30 | 29261588.00 | ND |
| 2023-09-13 | 29847344.00 | ND |
| 2023-09-13 | 29847341.00 | ND |
| 2023-09-13 | 29847347.00 | ND |
| 2023-09-13 | 29847343.00 | ND |
| 2023-09-13 | 29847346.00 | ND |
| 2023-09-13 | 29847345.00 | ND |
| 2023-09-13 | 29847342.00 | ND |
| 2023-09-13 | 29847348.00 | ND |
| 2023-09-13 | 29847340.00 | ND |
| 2023-09-13 | 29847349.00 | ND |