1,1-Dichloroethane
Darboy Sanitary District 1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-05-29 | 5027069A | ND |
| 2014-08-21 | 812171 | ND |
| 2014-08-21 | 812173 | ND |
| 2015-01-22 | 840282-13290 | ND |
| 2015-01-22 | 840278-13290 | ND |
| 2015-05-13 | 5028921X | ND |
| 2015-07-29 | 874082-14592 | ND |
| 2015-07-29 | 874086-14592 | ND |
| 2016-05-13 | 5031080A | ND |
| 2016-08-12 | 938807 | ND |
| 2017-08-24 | 1013489 | ND |
| 2017-08-24 | 1013493 | ND |
| 2018-05-25 | 5034705B | ND |
| 2019-08-14 | 1140949 | ND |