1,1-Dichloroethane
South Island PSD
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 |
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2013 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2014 | ND | 15 | 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 |
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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2013-11-18 | 201311200538AM | ND |
2013-11-18 | 201311200541AM | ND |
2013-11-18 | 201311200321AM | ND |
2014-02-04 | AD35251 | ND |
2014-02-04 | AD35253 | ND |
2014-02-04 | AD35252 | ND |
2014-02-04 | AD35237 | ND |
2014-02-10 | AD35468 | ND |
2014-02-10 | AD35474 | ND |
2014-02-10 | AD35475 | ND |
2014-02-10 | AD35476 | ND |
2014-04-14 | AD38360 | ND |
2014-04-14 | AD38363 | ND |
2014-04-14 | AD38374 | ND |
2014-04-14 | AD38376 | ND |
2014-05-19 | 201405210574AM | ND |
2014-05-19 | 201405210517AM | ND |
2014-05-19 | 201405210804AM | ND |