1,1-Dichloroethane
City of Kennewick
1,1-Dichloroethane is used in industrial chemical synthesis; in plastics, paint, varnish and finish removers; and as a pesticide. It can cause cancer.
18
Samples
0
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
0
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ND | 10 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-04-22 | 140424021-003 | ND |
| 2014-04-22 | 140424021-001 | ND |
| 2014-05-13 | 97466 | ND |
| 2014-05-13 | 97470 | ND |
| 2014-05-13 | 97468 | ND |
| 2014-07-15 | 140718046-001 | ND |
| 2014-07-15 | 140718046-003 | ND |
| 2014-10-13 | 53763 | ND |
| 2014-10-17 | 141022001-002 | ND |
| 2014-10-17 | 141022001-001 | ND |
| 2015-08-17 | 64303 | ND |
| 2015-12-03 | 68523 | ND |
| 2015-12-03 | 68525 | ND |
| 2015-12-03 | 68527 | ND |
| 2016-04-11 | ND | |
| 2016-06-16 | ND | |
| 2017-04-25 | ND | |
| 2019-08-05 | ND |