1,1-Dichloroethane
Seattle Public 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.
11
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | ND | 9 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-01-13 | 201501140525AM | ND |
| 2015-01-13 | 201501140778AM | ND |
| 2015-04-06 | 201504070229AM | ND |
| 2015-04-06 | 201504070359AM | ND |
| 2015-07-22 | 201507230482AM | ND |
| 2015-07-22 | 201507230496AM | ND |
| 2015-09-15 | 95609 | ND |
| 2015-10-13 | 201509280091AM | ND |
| 2015-10-13 | 201509280090AM | ND |
| 2017-03-07 | ND | |
| 2017-06-06 | ND |