1,1-Dichloroethane
University of Rhode Island
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 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-03-18 | 1401843-02_TO12 | ND |
| 2014-03-18 | 1401843-01_TO12 | ND |
| 2014-05-12 | 785227-11353 | ND |
| 2014-11-12 | 831336-12820 | ND |
| 2014-12-16 | 1405946-01_TO12 | ND |
| 2017-03-20 | 1701539-02_TO12 | ND |
| 2017-03-20 | 1701539-03_TO12 | ND |
| 2017-12-04 | 1705190-01_TO12 | ND |
| 2019-04-02 | 1904-05780-001_T | ND |
| 2019-06-26 | 1902733-01_TO12 | ND |