1,1-Dichloroethane
City of Mineral Wells
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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-08-07 | 736150-9498 | ND |
| 2013-11-13 | 758685-10298 | ND |
| 2014-02-12 | 770446-10759 | ND |
| 2014-05-21 | 791857-11450 | ND |
| 2014-09-10 | Q1443074005 | ND |
| 2015-09-16 | Q1536180006 | ND |
| 2016-09-14 | Q1637718002 | ND |
| 2017-08-16 | Q1736100004 | ND |
| 2018-08-22 | Q1833774003 | ND |
| 2019-09-18 | Q1966329001 | ND |