1,1-Dichloroethane
California State University Fresno
1,1-Dichloroethane is used in industrial chemical synthesis; in plastics, paint, varnish and finish removers; and as a pesticide. It can cause cancer.
10
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 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 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-11-18 | A3K0912-02A | ND |
| 2013-11-18 | A3K0912-03A | ND |
| 2013-11-18 | A3K0912-01A | ND |
| 2014-02-13 | A4A1468-03A | ND |
| 2014-02-13 | A4A1468-01A | ND |
| 2014-04-28 | A4D2223-01A | ND |
| 2015-05-13 | 5810-005-0830 | ND |
| 2015-05-13 | 5810-011-0730 | ND |
| 2018-05-25 | 5810-005-0900 | ND |
| 2018-05-25 | 5810-011-1000 | ND |