1,1-Dichloroethane
City of Corinth
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
2013 | 0.00860 ppb | 5 | 1 | ND - 0.0430 ppb |
2014 | ND | 5 | 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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2013-11-18 | 759184-10302 | ND |
2013-11-19 | 759533-10322 | ND |
2013-11-19 | 759589-10330 | 0.0430 ppb |
2013-11-19 | 759559-10322 | ND |
2013-12-17 | 763553-10449 | ND |
2014-05-19 | 790291-11434 | ND |
2014-05-19 | 790299-11425 | ND |
2014-05-19 | 790295-11425 | ND |
2014-05-19 | 790301-11425 | ND |
2014-05-19 | 790297-11425 | ND |