Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate
East Hempfield Water Authority
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate is used in PVC plastic, plastic wrap and other consumer products. It is released as a pollutant from industrial sources and sewage treatment plants. In studies of laboratory animals, di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate can harm fetal development.
Samples
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ND | 12 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | ND | 13 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
State and national drinking water standards and health guidelines
EWG Health Guideline 200 ppb
The EWG Health Guideline of 200 ppb for di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate 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 harm to internal organs.
EPA Maximum Contaminant
Level (MCL) 400 ppb
The legal limit for di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate, established in 1992, was based on a toxicity study in laboratory animals conducted in the 1980s.
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-05-21 | 14030670-01 | ND |
| 2014-05-21 | 14030680-01 | ND |
| 2014-05-21 | 14030683-01 | ND |
| 2014-05-21 | 14030690-01 | ND |
| 2014-05-21 | 14030693-01 | ND |
| 2014-05-21 | 14030695-01 | ND |
| 2014-08-20 | 14030681-01 | ND |
| 2014-08-20 | 14030684-01 | ND |
| 2014-08-20 | 14030692-01 | ND |
| 2014-08-20 | 14030694-01 | ND |
| 2014-08-20 | 14030696-01 | ND |
| 2014-08-20 | 14030672-01 | ND |
| 2017-04-17 | 16218315 | ND |
| 2017-04-17 | 16218405 | ND |
| 2017-04-17 | 16218375 | ND |
| 2017-04-17 | 16218345 | ND |
| 2017-06-12 | 16378290 | ND |
| 2017-06-12 | 16378260 | ND |
| 2017-06-29 | 16378537 | ND |
| 2017-08-25 | 16844287 | ND |
| 2017-08-25 | 16844309 | ND |
| 2017-08-25 | 16844331 | ND |
| 2017-08-25 | 16844265 | ND |
| 2017-08-25 | 16844353 | ND |
| 2017-08-25 | 16844243 | ND |
| 2018-07-30 | 8090063-01 | ND |
| 2018-07-30 | 8090063-02 | ND |