1,1-Dichloroethane
City of Wheeling
1,1-Dichloroethane is used in industrial chemical synthesis; in plastics, paint, varnish and finish removers; and as a pesticide. It can cause cancer.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2013 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
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 |
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2013-01-28 | 1009871003 | ND |
2013-04-18 | 1022709003 | ND |
2013-07-31 | 1040060003 | ND |
2013-10-23 | 1055037003 | ND |
2014-06-23 | VOC_M14-18090-01 | ND |
2015-10-06 | M15-24573-01 | ND |
2016-08-10 | M16-22869-01 | ND |
2017-08-09 | M17-25096-01 | ND |
2018-08-08 | M18-26712-01 | ND |