1,1-Dichloroethane
Haleyville Water Works and Sewer Board
NOTE: Haleyville Water Works and Sewer Board purchases water from Upper Bear Creek Water Authority which is required to test for 1,1-dichloroethane. Sample information shown below was taken by Upper Bear Creek Water Authority.
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 |
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2014 | ND | 1 | 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
NOTE: Haleyville Water Works and Sewer Board purchases water from Upper Bear Creek Water Authority which is required to test for 1,1-dichloroethane. Sample information shown below was taken by Upper Bear Creek Water Authority.
Date | Lab ID | Result |
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2014-07-01 | 140701064-1 | ND |
2015-09-15 | 150915023-1 | ND |
2016-09-13 | 160913069-1 | ND |
2017-07-13 | 170713071-1 | ND |
2018-07-10 | 180710042-001 | ND |
2019-07-15 | 20112709001_IVOC | ND |