1,1-Dichloroethane
Lugoff Elgin Water Authority
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 | 4 | 0 | ND |
2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 1 | 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 |
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2013-03-26 | 201303280378AM | ND |
2013-06-24 | 201306260224AM | ND |
2013-10-22 | 201310240315AM | ND |
2013-12-17 | 201312190386AM | ND |
2014-05-05 | AD39534 | ND |
2015-06-04 | AD56433 | ND |
2016-05-12 | AD75891 | ND |
2017-04-18 | AD92979 | ND |
2018-05-16 | AE12284 | ND |
2019-06-17 | AE32248 | ND |