1,1-Dichloroethane
City of Dumas
1,1-Dichloroethane is used in industrial chemical synthesis; in plastics, paint, varnish and finish removers; and as a pesticide. It can cause cancer.
17
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 | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-12-17 | Q1318075009 | ND |
| 2013-12-17 | Q1318075001 | ND |
| 2013-12-17 | Q1318075005 | ND |
| 2014-06-11 | Q1420645006 | ND |
| 2014-06-11 | Q1420645011 | ND |
| 2014-06-11 | Q1420645010 | ND |
| 2015-04-29 | Q1515757002 | ND |
| 2015-04-29 | Q1515757013 | ND |
| 2015-04-29 | Q1515757011 | ND |
| 2016-03-15 | Q1610756012 | ND |
| 2016-03-15 | Q1610756005 | ND |
| 2016-03-15 | Q1610756002 | ND |
| 2017-01-24 | Q1703245007 | ND |
| 2017-04-20 | Q1716293004 | ND |
| 2017-08-02 | Q1732283001 | ND |
| 2018-08-08 | Q1831669004 | ND |
| 2019-04-18 | Q1915742003 | ND |