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1,2-Dichloroethane

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1,2-Dichloroethane is a volatile carcinogenic chemical used to make plastic products such as polyvinyl chloride. Read More.

Also known as ethylene dichloride, it has been widely used as an intermediate for manufacturing other chemicals and as a solvent. 1,2-Dichloroethane causes multiple types of cancer in animal studies, and damages liver, kidneys, and the immune and nervous systems. The EPA classifies 1,2-dichloroethane as a probable human carcinogen.

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18

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

0

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2018ND30ND
2019ND30ND
2020ND30ND
2021ND30ND
2022ND30ND
2023ND30ND

ppb = parts per billion

State, National, and Health Guidelines for Drinking Water

EWG Health Guideline: 0.4 ppb

The EWG Health Guideline of 0.4 ppb for 1,2-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.

EPA Maximum Contaminant
Level (MCL): 5 ppb

The legal limit for 1,2-dichloroethane, established in 1987, was based on analytical detection limits at the time that the standard was set. This limit may not fully protect against the risk of cancer due to 1,2-dichloroethane exposure.

ppb = parts per billion

All test results

Date Lab ID Result
2018-11-12Q1845459020ND
2018-11-12Q1845459022ND
2018-11-12Q1845459008ND
2019-06-19Q1937663005ND
2019-06-19Q1937663007ND
2019-06-19Q1937663009ND
2020-06-25Q2025622001ND
2020-06-25Q2025622003ND
2020-06-25Q2025622005ND
2021-06-16Q2115844002ND
2021-06-16Q2115844006ND
2021-06-16Q2115844004ND
2022-03-22Q2209179008ND
2022-03-22Q2209179010ND
2022-03-22Q2209179012ND
2023-02-21Q2307017001ND
2023-12-04Q2351630001ND
2023-12-04Q2351630003ND