1,1-Dichloroethane
Lubbock Public Water System
1,1-Dichloroethane is used in industrial chemical synthesis; in plastics, paint, varnish and finish removers; and as a pesticide. It can cause cancer.
24
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2013 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2014 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 11 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-01-16 | 1301430004 | ND |
| 2013-06-11 | Q1302096011 | ND |
| 2013-07-09 | Q1303566005 | ND |
| 2013-08-06 | Q1304984007 | ND |
| 2013-12-10 | Q1317110006 | ND |
| 2014-01-22 | Q1401929002 | ND |
| 2014-02-12 | Q1404338003 | ND |
| 2015-01-28 | 201501290319AM | ND |
| 2015-01-28 | 201501290329AM | ND |
| 2015-01-28 | 201501290293AM | ND |
| 2015-02-03 | Q1504173001 | ND |
| 2015-02-11 | Q1505820001 | ND |
| 2015-04-07 | Q1513290006 | ND |
| 2015-04-14 | 201504150427AM | ND |
| 2015-07-07 | 201507080445AM | ND |
| 2015-07-07 | 201507080447AM | ND |
| 2015-07-07 | 201507080451AM | ND |
| 2015-10-22 | 201510230392AM | ND |
| 2016-02-03 | Q1604716004 | ND |
| 2016-02-03 | Q1604716011 | ND |
| 2016-04-06 | Q1613543001 | ND |
| 2017-02-08 | Q1705565007 | ND |
| 2017-08-10 | Q1734366011 | ND |
| 2017-09-27 | Q1746701005 | ND |