Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate
Utrwd Regional Water Treatment Plant
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate is used in PVC plastic, plastic wrap and other consumer products. It is released as a pollutant from industrial sources and sewage treatment plants. In studies of laboratory animals, di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate can harm fetal development.
Samples
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
State, National, and Health Guidelines for Drinking Water
EWG Health Guideline: 200 ppb
The EWG Health Guideline of 200 ppb for di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate 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 harm to internal organs.
EPA Maximum Contaminant
Level (MCL): 400 ppb
The legal limit for di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate, established in 1992, was based on a toxicity study in laboratory animals conducted in the 1980s.
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-02-13 | Q1805957001 | ND |
| 2018-06-05 | Q1822319001 | ND |
| 2018-09-13 | Q1836570003 | ND |
| 2018-09-25 | Q1838256001 | ND |
| 2019-03-07 | Q1909910007 | ND |
| 2019-06-24 | Q1939574001 | ND |
| 2019-09-26 | Q1969362001 | ND |
| 2019-10-02 | Q1971112001 | ND |
| 2019-12-18 | Q1980808001 | ND |
| 2020-03-09 | Q2008448001 | ND |
| 2020-05-20 | Q2020089001 | ND |
| 2020-08-18 | Q2032859001 | ND |
| 2020-08-18 | Q2032859006 | ND |
| 2020-11-04 | Q2042753001 | ND |
| 2021-02-23 | Q2104596001 | ND |
| 2021-06-22 | Q2116334001 | ND |
| 2021-09-27 | Q2126305001 | ND |
| 2021-09-27 | Q2126305002 | ND |
| 2021-11-12 | Q2131799001 | ND |
| 2022-01-25 | Q2202436001 | ND |
| 2022-06-21 | Q2217160002 | ND |
| 2022-09-15 | Q2227673007 | ND |
| 2022-09-15 | Q2227673008 | ND |
| 2022-11-22 | Q2235058001 | ND |
| 2023-03-07 | Q2308901002 | ND |
| 2023-06-13 | Q2322487001 | ND |
| 2023-08-02 | Q2331445005 | ND |
| 2023-08-02 | Q2331445006 | ND |
| 2023-11-10 | Q2348307001 | ND |