1,1-Dichloroethane
City of Union
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 | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-06-03 | AD40731 | ND |
| 2014-08-11 | 201408130755AM | ND |
| 2014-11-17 | 201411190383AM | ND |
| 2015-02-09 | 201502110630AM | ND |
| 2015-05-12 | 201505140643AM | ND |
| 2015-06-02 | AD56243 | ND |
| 2016-06-08 | AD76947 | ND |
| 2017-05-15 | AD94273 | ND |
| 2018-06-06 | AE13267 | ND |
| 2019-06-11 | AE31782 | ND |