1,1-Dichloroethane
City of Victoria
1,1-Dichloroethane is used in industrial chemical synthesis; in plastics, paint, varnish and finish removers; and as a pesticide. It can cause cancer.
11
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 | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2014 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 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
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-05-14 | 719545-8831 | ND |
| 2013-08-27 | 740450-9597 | ND |
| 2013-11-20 | 759876-10330 | ND |
| 2014-02-06 | AC41722 | ND |
| 2014-02-11 | 770204-10774 | ND |
| 2014-09-12 | AC66912 | ND |
| 2015-08-17 | AD04367 | ND |
| 2016-07-28 | AD46206 | ND |
| 2017-07-11 | AD88917 | ND |
| 2018-08-27 | AE38702 | ND |
| 2019-07-31 | AE76617 | ND |