1,1-Dichloroethane
Menomonie 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.
17
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 | 8 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-25 | 771973 | ND |
| 2014-02-25 | 771970 | ND |
| 2014-05-28 | 793020-11479 | ND |
| 2014-05-28 | 793018-11479 | ND |
| 2014-05-28 | 793016-11479 | ND |
| 2014-11-05 | 830282-12820 | ND |
| 2014-11-05 | 830279-12820 | ND |
| 2014-11-05 | 830277-12820 | ND |
| 2015-05-27 | 861882 | ND |
| 2016-04-26 | 917937 | ND |
| 2017-05-03 | 986603 | ND |
| 2017-05-03 | 986609 | ND |
| 2018-04-24 | 1051761 | ND |
| 2019-04-02 | 1112787 | ND |
| 2019-07-16 | 1134810 | ND |
| 2019-07-23 | 1136241 | ND |
| 2019-11-06 | 1159612 | ND |