1,1-Dichloroethane
Ventura Waterworks District No. 8 - Simi Valley
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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2013 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2014 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 2 | 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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2013-08-13 | 3H14004-03A | ND |
2013-08-13 | 3H14004-01A | ND |
2013-11-26 | 3K26078-01A | ND |
2014-04-15 | 9588-013-1227 | ND |
2014-04-30 | 9588-011-1215 | ND |
2014-05-20 | 9588-012-0922 | ND |
2015-06-02 | 9588-011-0915 | ND |
2015-07-21 | 9588-007-1450 | ND |
2017-05-03 | 9588-013-1445 | ND |
2017-12-21 | 9588-011-1430 | ND |
2018-12-19 | 9588-011-1118 | ND |
2019-12-09 | 9588-007-1330 | ND |
2019-12-09 | 9588-011-1255 | ND |