1,1-Dichloroethane
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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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2014 | 0.0848 ppb | 10 | 2 | ND - 0.480 ppb |
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 |
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2014-03-10 | 774564-10920 | 0.368 ppb |
2014-03-17 | 775945-10995 | ND |
2014-03-17 | 775947-10995 | ND |
2014-03-17 | 775958-10995 | ND |
2014-03-17 | 775956-10995 | ND |
2014-09-15 | 819548-12382 | ND |
2014-09-15 | 819557-12382 | ND |
2014-09-15 | 819555-12382 | ND |
2014-09-15 | 819552-12392 | 0.480 ppb |
2014-09-15 | 819546-12382 | ND |