1,1-Dichloroethane
West Monroe Water System
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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2013 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
2014 | ND | 12 | 0 | ND |
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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2013-02-26 | 3584632001AM | ND |
2013-02-26 | 3584643001AM | ND |
2013-02-26 | 3584643005AM | ND |
2013-08-27 | 35106160001AM | ND |
2013-08-27 | 35106160005AM | ND |
2013-08-27 | 35106160003AM | ND |
2014-03-17 | AD89857 | ND |
2014-03-17 | AD89858 | ND |
2014-03-17 | AD89858 | ND |
2014-03-17 | AD89857 | ND |
2014-09-02 | AD96406 | ND |
2014-09-02 | AD96405 | ND |
2014-09-02 | AD96404 | ND |
2014-09-02 | AD96406 | ND |
2014-09-02 | AD96405 | ND |
2014-09-02 | AD96404 | ND |
2014-09-04 | AD96494 | ND |
2014-09-04 | AD96494 | ND |