1,1-Dichloroethane
City of Athens
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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2013 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2014 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 3 | 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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2013-12-17 | Q1318389001 | ND |
2013-12-17 | Q1318389007 | ND |
2013-12-17 | Q1318389003 | ND |
2013-12-17 | Q1318389005 | ND |
2014-03-11 | Q1407622001 | ND |
2014-06-16 | Q1421298001 | ND |
2014-06-16 | Q1421298003 | ND |
2014-06-16 | Q1421298007 | ND |
2014-06-16 | Q1421298005 | ND |
2014-09-16 | Q1444583001 | ND |
2015-02-04 | Q1504432006 | ND |
2015-02-04 | Q1504432003 | ND |
2015-02-04 | Q1504432001 | ND |
2016-11-29 | Q1651670004 | ND |
2017-10-02 | Q1748075007 | ND |
2017-10-02 | Q1748075012 | ND |
2017-12-04 | Q1762647013 | ND |
2018-05-17 | Q1820138005 | ND |
2018-05-17 | Q1820138003 | ND |
2018-05-17 | Q1820138001 | ND |
2019-02-11 | Q1905994002 | ND |
2019-02-11 | Q1905994005 | ND |