1,1-Dichloroethane
City of Avenal
1,1-Dichloroethane is used in industrial chemical synthesis; in plastics, paint, varnish and finish removers; and as a pesticide. It can cause cancer.
16
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ND | 12 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-10 | A4A1430-05A | ND |
| 2014-02-10 | A4A1430-01A | ND |
| 2014-02-10 | A4A1430-03A | ND |
| 2014-05-12 | A4C2290-05A | ND |
| 2014-05-12 | A4C2290-01A | ND |
| 2014-05-12 | A4C2290-03A | ND |
| 2014-08-11 | A4H0249-01A | ND |
| 2014-08-11 | A4H0249-07A | ND |
| 2014-08-11 | A4H0249-04A | ND |
| 2014-11-10 | A4J2466-01A | ND |
| 2014-11-10 | A4J2466-05A | ND |
| 2014-11-10 | A4J2466-03A | ND |
| 2016-10-12 | 9590-002-1215 | ND |
| 2017-10-18 | 9590-002-0930 | ND |
| 2018-10-23 | 5810-002-1100 | ND |
| 2019-10-15 | 5810-002-1120 | ND |