1,1-Dichloroethane
City of Donna
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
2014 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 1 | 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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2013-09-18 | 201309200137AM | ND |
2013-12-16 | 201312170169AM | ND |
2014-03-19 | 201403200372AM | ND |
2014-07-23 | AC60708 | ND |
2014-08-11 | 201408120247AM | ND |
2015-07-14 | AC99399 | ND |
2016-07-14 | AD44291 | ND |
2017-07-12 | AD89097 | ND |
2018-08-16 | AE37375 | ND |
2019-09-05 | AE82328 | ND |