1,1-Dichloroethane
Oconomowoc 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.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | ND | 10 | 0 | ND |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | ND | 4 | 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 |
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2014-04-14 | 780314-11175 | ND |
2014-04-14 | 780326-11175 | ND |
2014-04-14 | 780322-11175 | ND |
2014-06-03 | 794045 | ND |
2014-06-03 | 794043 | ND |
2014-06-03 | 794041 | ND |
2014-07-07 | 801198 | ND |
2014-10-22 | 827299-12729 | ND |
2014-10-22 | 827301-12729 | ND |
2014-10-22 | 827305-12729 | ND |
2017-02-21 | 974594 | ND |
2017-02-21 | 974606 | ND |
2017-02-21 | 974598 | ND |
2017-02-21 | 974602 | ND |