1,1-Dichloroethane
Green Bay 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.
14
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2014 | ND | 9 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-02-11 | 704704-8087 | ND |
| 2013-05-14 | 719363-8818 | ND |
| 2013-08-12 | 736878-9505 | ND |
| 2013-11-11 | 757847-10250 | ND |
| 2014-05-19 | 790066 | ND |
| 2014-05-19 | 790049 | ND |
| 2014-05-19 | 790053 | ND |
| 2014-05-19 | 790069 | ND |
| 2014-05-19 | 790062 | ND |
| 2014-05-19 | 790087 | ND |
| 2014-05-19 | 790083 | ND |
| 2014-05-19 | 790058 | ND |
| 2014-05-19 | 790078 | ND |
| 2017-04-24 | 985191 | ND |