1,1-Dichloroethane
Waukesha Water Utility
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 | 14 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | ND | 7 | 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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2014-03-26 | 776755 | ND |
2014-03-26 | 776753 | ND |
2014-05-07 | 784419 | ND |
2014-05-07 | 784422 | ND |
2014-05-07 | 784425 | ND |
2014-06-11 | 796100 | ND |
2014-06-11 | 796103 | ND |
2014-09-08 | 816380-12269 | ND |
2014-09-08 | 816376-12269 | ND |
2014-09-08 | 816374-12269 | ND |
2014-09-09 | 816776-12294 | ND |
2014-09-09 | 816774-12294 | ND |
2014-09-09 | 816778-12294 | ND |
2014-09-23 | 820801-12402 | ND |
2015-03-10 | 847851 | ND |
2015-03-10 | 847853 | ND |
2015-03-11 | 847855 | ND |
2015-09-29 | 886380 | ND |
2017-03-28 | 980084 | ND |
2017-03-28 | 980081 | ND |
2017-03-28 | 980078 | ND |
2017-05-02 | 986364 | ND |
2017-05-02 | 986361 | ND |
2017-05-31 | 994537 | ND |
2017-05-31 | 994540 | ND |