1,1-Dichloroethane
Magna Water District
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 |
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2013 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2018 | ND | 10 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 9 | 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 | Result |
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2013-04-08 | ND |
2013-04-08 | ND |
2013-07-09 | ND |
2013-10-15 | ND |
2013-10-15 | ND |
2015-04-08 | ND |
2018-06-19 | ND |
2018-06-19 | ND |
2018-07-10 | ND |
2018-07-10 | ND |
2018-09-27 | ND |
2018-09-27 | ND |
2018-11-14 | ND |
2018-11-14 | ND |
2018-12-26 | ND |
2018-12-26 | ND |
2019-03-05 | ND |
2019-03-05 | ND |
2019-06-25 | ND |
2019-06-25 | ND |
2019-07-23 | ND |
2019-09-26 | ND |
2019-09-26 | ND |
2019-12-03 | ND |
2019-12-03 | ND |