1,1-Dichloroethane
City of Walterboro
1,1-Dichloroethane is used in industrial chemical synthesis; in plastics, paint, varnish and finish removers; and as a pesticide. It can cause cancer.
16
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | ND | 12 | 0 | ND |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-01-23 | 201301250234AM | ND |
| 2013-01-23 | 201301250321AM | ND |
| 2013-07-24 | 201307260259AM | ND |
| 2013-07-24 | 201307260278AM | ND |
| 2016-07-19 | AD79219 | ND |
| 2016-07-19 | AD79224 | ND |
| 2016-07-19 | AD79225 | ND |
| 2016-07-26 | AD79535 | ND |
| 2016-07-26 | AD79534 | ND |
| 2016-07-26 | AD79536 | ND |
| 2016-07-26 | AD79537 | ND |
| 2016-07-28 | AD79820 | ND |
| 2016-07-28 | AD79821 | ND |
| 2016-07-28 | AD79822 | ND |
| 2016-07-28 | AD79823 | ND |
| 2016-08-10 | AD80559 | ND |