1,1-Dichloroethane
Stafford County Utilities
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 | 8 | 0 | ND |
2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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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2013-03-19 | 710433-8408 | ND |
2013-03-19 | 710437-8408 | ND |
2013-06-19 | 726738-9211 | ND |
2013-06-19 | 726736-9211 | ND |
2013-09-18 | 746546-9807 | ND |
2013-09-18 | 746526-9795 | ND |
2013-12-16 | 763223-10449 | ND |
2013-12-16 | 763215-10438 | ND |