1,1-Dichloroethane
City of Galena Park
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 7 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 2 | 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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2014-02-05 | AC41515 | ND |
2014-11-17 | Q1456049001 | ND |
2014-11-17 | Q1456049003 | ND |
2014-11-17 | Q1456049005 | ND |
2015-01-23 | AC77611 | ND |
2015-01-23 | AC77605 | ND |
2015-02-09 | Q1504817001 | ND |
2015-05-27 | Q1519246005 | ND |
2015-05-27 | Q1519246001 | ND |
2015-05-27 | Q1519246003 | ND |
2015-08-24 | Q1533071001 | ND |
2016-01-27 | AD20395 | ND |
2016-01-27 | AD20399 | ND |
2017-01-20 | AD66096 | ND |
2017-01-20 | AD66088 | ND |
2018-02-01 | AE11929 | ND |
2018-02-01 | AE11927 | ND |
2019-01-24 | AE51265 | ND |
2019-01-24 | AE51263 | ND |