1,1-Dichloroethane
Arlington Waterworks
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 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-04-21 | 106620P | ND |
| 2014-04-21 | 106621P | ND |
| 2014-06-20 | 471098 | ND |
| 2014-06-20 | 471105 | ND |
| 2014-10-22 | 109390P | ND |
| 2014-10-22 | 109391P | ND |
| 2015-09-30 | 640332 | ND |
| 2016-09-30 | 780938 | ND |
| 2017-08-16 | 907227 | ND |
| 2017-08-16 | 907228 | ND |
| 2018-05-17 | 122505 | ND |