cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene
Brooke County Psd
1,2-Dichloroethylene, a neurotoxic solvent, exists in two different forms: trans-1,2-dichloroethylene and cis-1,2-dichloroethylene. A mixture of the two forms is used to manufacture other solvents and chemical products.
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Samples
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Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
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Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 7.39 ppb | 4 | 4 | 4.57 ppb - 9.90 ppb |
| 2015 | 5.45 ppb | 3 | 3 | 3.75 ppb - 8.59 ppb |
| 2016 | 5.45 ppb | 1 | 1 | 5.45 ppb |
| 2017 | 2.75 ppb | 1 | 1 | 2.75 ppb |
| 2018 | 2.33 ppb | 1 | 1 | 2.33 ppb |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
State and national drinking water standards and health guidelines
EPA Maximum Contaminant
Level (MCL) 70 ppb
The legal limit for cis-1,2-dichloroethylene, established in 1991, was based on a toxicity study in laboratory animals conducted in the 1980s.
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
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