1,1-Dichloroethane
Linda County Water District
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-06-22 | 3334-001-0803 | ND |
| 2016-06-22 | 3334-002-0810 | ND |
| 2016-06-22 | 3334-007-0930 | ND |
| 2016-06-22 | 3334-009-0920 | ND |
| 2016-06-22 | 3334-011-0900 | ND |
| 2017-08-09 | 3334-001-1030 | ND |
| 2017-08-09 | 3334-002-1044 | ND |
| 2017-08-09 | 3334-007-1155 | ND |
| 2017-08-09 | 3334-009-1145 | ND |
| 2017-08-09 | 3334-011-1110 | ND |
| 2017-08-09 | 3334-015-1110 | ND |
| 2019-09-25 | 3334-001-1025 | ND |
| 2019-09-25 | 3334-002-1025 | ND |