1,1-Dichloroethane
City of Port Arthur
1,1-Dichloroethane is used in industrial chemical synthesis; in plastics, paint, varnish and finish removers; and as a pesticide. It can cause cancer.
9
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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-01-30 | Q1403033001 | ND |
| 2014-04-24 | Q1413113001 | ND |
| 2014-07-14 | AC59514 | ND |
| 2014-10-21 | Q1453144001 | ND |
| 2015-07-23 | AD00759 | ND |
| 2016-10-20 | AD54107 | ND |
| 2017-08-09 | AD92755 | ND |
| 2018-08-07 | AE36358 | ND |
| 2019-07-31 | AE76623 | ND |