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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
State and national drinking water standards and health guidelines
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-07-22 | Q1429878006 | ND |
| 2014-07-22 | Q1429878005 | ND |
| 2015-09-16 | Q1536495005 | ND |
| 2015-09-21 | Q1536819004 | ND |
| 2016-03-30 | Q1612988001 | ND |
| 2016-06-27 | Q1625973001 | ND |
| 2016-09-02 | Q1635676001 | ND |
| 2016-12-12 | Q1654015001 | ND |
| 2017-02-02 | Q1704610001 | ND |
| 2017-05-09 | Q1719607001 | ND |
| 2017-09-07 | Q1742147003 | ND |
| 2017-09-26 | Q1746575001 | ND |
| 2017-11-21 | Q1759802001 | ND |
| 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 |