1,1-Dichloroethane
Bets Water System
1,1-Dichloroethane is used in industrial chemical synthesis; in plastics, paint, varnish and finish removers; and as a pesticide. It can cause cancer.
6
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | 0.500 ppb | 1 | 1 | 0.500 ppb |
| 2018 | 0.600 ppb | 1 | 1 | 0.600 ppb |
| 2019 | 0.500 ppb | 1 | 1 | 0.500 ppb |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-10-16 | 74426 | ND |
| 2015-09-23 | 36802 | ND |
| 2016-12-14 | ND | |
| 2017-09-27 | 0.500 ppb | |
| 2018-10-15 | 0.600 ppb | |
| 2019-10-29 | 0.500 ppb |