1,1-Dichloroethane
Town of Discovery Bay
1,1-Dichloroethane is used in industrial chemical synthesis; in plastics, paint, varnish and finish removers; and as a pesticide. It can cause cancer.
9
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2014 | ND | 7 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-10-28 | B3J2816-01 | ND |
| 2013-10-28 | B3J2820-01 | ND |
| 2014-04-17 | B4D1935-01 | ND |
| 2014-04-17 | B4D1937-01 | ND |
| 2014-12-17 | 5867-002-0940 | ND |
| 2014-12-17 | 5867-008-1029 | ND |
| 2014-12-17 | 5867-016-0916 | ND |
| 2014-12-18 | 5867-006-0941 | ND |
| 2014-12-18 | 5867-007-0900 | ND |