1,1-Dichloroethane
Menasha Elec & Water Util
1,1-Dichloroethane is used in industrial chemical synthesis; in plastics, paint, varnish and finish removers; and as a pesticide. It can cause cancer.
10
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 | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-03-04 | 773008-10870 | ND |
| 2014-04-16 | 780897 | ND |
| 2014-06-09 | 795394-11558 | ND |
| 2014-09-09 | 816762-12294 | ND |
| 2014-12-10 | 835419-12981 | ND |
| 2015-03-11 | 847796 | ND |
| 2016-03-03 | 908082 | ND |
| 2017-04-11 | 982483 | ND |
| 2018-02-13 | 1040704 | ND |
| 2019-02-11 | 1104468 | ND |