1,1-Dichloroethane
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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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2014 | 0.260 ppb | 1 | 1 | 0.260 ppb |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | 0.105 ppb | 2 | 1 | ND - 0.210 ppb |
2017 | 0.355 ppb | 2 | 2 | 0.330 ppb - 0.380 ppb |
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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2014-03-25 | 776776 | 0.260 ppb |
2016-08-23 | 941027 | 0.210 ppb |
2016-11-21 | 290013001 | ND |
2017-02-13 | 973346 | 0.380 ppb |
2017-06-06 | 995751 | 0.330 ppb |