1,1-Dichloroethane
City of Midland
1,1-Dichloroethane is used in industrial chemical synthesis; in plastics, paint, varnish and finish removers; and as a pesticide. It can cause cancer.
13
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 | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-04-08 | Q1410938002 | ND |
| 2014-06-12 | 4F13075-03A | ND |
| 2014-06-12 | 4F13075-01A | ND |
| 2014-09-10 | 4I12041-01A | ND |
| 2014-12-11 | 4L15036-01A | ND |
| 2014-12-11 | 4L15036-03A | ND |
| 2015-03-30 | 5C31016-01A | ND |
| 2015-04-15 | Q1514208012 | ND |
| 2016-01-14 | Q1601703006 | ND |
| 2017-01-23 | Q1703156007 | ND |
| 2017-05-30 | Q1722927004 | ND |
| 2018-04-18 | Q1815869004 | ND |
| 2019-02-12 | Q1906241010 | ND |