1,1-Dichloroethane
Alexander City Water Department
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 3 | 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 |
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2014-09-18 | 3112468 | ND |
2014-11-12 | 141113029-1 | ND |
2014-12-08 | 3152500 | ND |
2015-03-26 | 3215856 | ND |
2015-06-16 | 3264592 | ND |
2015-11-11 | 151111116-1 | ND |
2016-11-16 | 161116048-1 | ND |
2017-11-15 | 171115089-1 | ND |
2018-11-14 | 18110402-001A | ND |
2019-10-21 | 197006-01VOC | ND |