1,1-Dichloroethane
Harris County Fresh Water Supply District 1a
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 |
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2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 1 | 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 |
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2015-02-03 | AC79060 | ND |
2016-02-02 | AD21506 | ND |
2016-09-09 | AD48886 | ND |
2016-10-11 | AD52985 | ND |
2017-02-03 | AD68737 | ND |
2017-04-26 | AD81209 | ND |
2018-01-24 | AE10232 | ND |
2019-01-11 | AE49627 | ND |