1,1-Dichloroethane
Lake Cities Municipal Utility 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.
13
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2014 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-06-24 | Q1423199001 | ND |
| 2014-06-24 | Q1423199003 | ND |
| 2014-06-24 | Q1423199005 | ND |
| 2014-09-18 | Q1445516001 | ND |
| 2014-09-18 | Q1445516003 | ND |
| 2014-12-17 | Q1460364003 | ND |
| 2014-12-17 | Q1460364001 | ND |
| 2014-12-17 | Q1460364005 | ND |
| 2015-03-17 | Q1509739001 | ND |
| 2015-03-17 | Q1509739003 | ND |
| 2015-06-09 | Q1521355007 | ND |
| 2016-10-19 | Q1644915002 | ND |
| 2017-10-12 | Q1752250006 | ND |