1,1-Dichloroethane
Centerville Water Supply Corporation
1,1-Dichloroethane is used in industrial chemical synthesis; in plastics, paint, varnish and finish removers; and as a pesticide. It can cause cancer.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 3 | 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 |
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2014-03-12 | Q1408163001 | ND |
2015-10-27 | Q1542459001 | ND |
2016-03-22 | Q1611759002 | ND |
2016-09-23 | Q1640154003 | ND |
2016-12-08 | Q1654001003 | ND |
2017-03-09 | Q1710146005 | ND |
2018-02-06 | Q1804822001 | ND |
2019-03-26 | Q1912349003 | ND |