1,1-Dichloroethane
Fort Bend County MUD 23
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 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 2 | 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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2013-10-30 | Q1311074003 | ND |
2013-10-30 | Q1311074005 | ND |
2013-10-30 | Q1311074001 | ND |
2014-04-30 | Q1413701003 | ND |
2014-04-30 | Q1413701005 | ND |
2014-04-30 | Q1413701001 | ND |
2015-02-16 | AC80612 | ND |
2015-04-16 | AC88595 | ND |
2016-03-02 | AD26646 | ND |
2017-02-10 | AD79962 | ND |
2018-04-17 | AE22803 | ND |
2018-04-17 | AE22801 | ND |
2019-01-31 | AE52479 | ND |