1,1-Dichloroethane
City of Sulphur Springs
1,1-Dichloroethane is used in industrial chemical synthesis; in plastics, paint, varnish and finish removers; and as a pesticide. It can cause cancer.
10
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2014 | ND | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-04-25 | 1304932-001D | ND |
| 2013-07-31 | Q1304733001 | ND |
| 2013-10-23 | Q1309496001 | ND |
| 2014-01-13 | Q1400553001 | ND |
| 2014-09-10 | Q1442956006 | ND |
| 2015-08-03 | Q1529912001 | ND |
| 2016-07-11 | Q1627696002 | ND |
| 2017-07-18 | Q1729350001 | ND |
| 2018-07-26 | Q1829821001 | ND |
| 2019-08-26 | Q1959455001 | ND |