1,1-Dichloroethane
City of Seabrook
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-18 | AC43353 | ND |
| 2014-07-28 | Q1431324001 | ND |
| 2014-07-28 | Q1431324002 | ND |
| 2014-10-20 | Q1453001001 | ND |
| 2015-01-20 | Q1501487003 | ND |
| 2015-01-20 | Q1501487001 | ND |
| 2015-04-15 | Q1514047001 | ND |
| 2017-01-24 | AD66458 | ND |
| 2018-03-07 | AE17315 | ND |
| 2018-05-30 | AE28055 | ND |
| 2018-07-16 | AE33405 | ND |
| 2018-10-18 | AE43957 | ND |
| 2019-01-15 | AE49841 | ND |