1,1-Dichloroethane
Arlington Water Department
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 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
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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2013-06-03 | WA97-SE1-13-0948 | ND |
2013-06-03 | WA97-SE1-13-0948 | ND |
2013-06-03 | WA97-SE1-13-0948 | ND |
2013-09-25 | WA97-SE2-13-1828 | ND |
2013-09-25 | WA97-SE2-13-1828 | ND |
2013-12-12 | WA97-SE2-13-2344 | ND |
2013-12-12 | WA97-SE3-13-2344 | ND |
2013-12-12 | WA97-SE3-13-2344 | ND |
2014-03-04 | WA97-SE4-14-0376 | ND |
2014-03-04 | WA97-SE4-14-0376 | ND |
2015-04-14 | 15741 | ND |
2015-05-14 | 21681 | ND |
2015-05-14 | 21680 | ND |