1,1-Dichloroethane
Scituate Water Division
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | ND | 9 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 9 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 5 | 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 | Result |
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2014-07-30 | ND |
2014-07-30 | ND |
2014-07-31 | ND |
2014-07-31 | ND |
2014-10-16 | ND |
2014-12-04 | ND |
2014-12-04 | ND |
2014-12-04 | ND |
2014-12-04 | ND |
2015-01-22 | ND |
2015-01-22 | ND |
2015-01-22 | ND |
2015-03-12 | ND |
2015-04-14 | ND |
2015-10-27 | ND |
2015-10-27 | ND |
2015-10-27 | ND |
2015-10-27 | ND |
2016-11-17 | ND |
2016-11-17 | ND |
2016-11-17 | ND |
2016-12-05 | ND |
2017-11-09 | ND |
2017-11-09 | ND |
2017-11-09 | ND |
2017-11-09 | ND |
2018-05-07 | ND |
2018-09-20 | ND |
2018-12-04 | ND |
2018-12-04 | ND |
2018-12-04 | ND |
2019-02-26 | ND |
2019-03-05 | ND |
2019-03-12 | ND |
2019-12-17 | ND |
2019-12-17 | ND |