1,1-Dichloroethane
Highland City
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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2014 | ND | 10 | 0 | ND |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2019 | ND | 4 | 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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2014-05-19 | ND |
2014-05-19 | ND |
2014-06-16 | ND |
2014-06-17 | ND |
2014-07-02 | ND |
2014-11-19 | ND |
2014-11-19 | ND |
2014-11-20 | ND |
2014-12-03 | ND |
2014-12-18 | ND |
2019-03-06 | ND |
2019-03-13 | ND |
2019-09-05 | ND |
2019-09-10 | ND |