1,1-Dichloroethane
Somersworth Water Works
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
2014 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 1 | 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 |
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2013-10-23 | 201310240499AM | ND |
2014-01-22 | 201401230156AM | ND |
2014-04-07 | 201404080575AM | ND |
2014-05-19 | A402502001 | ND |
2014-08-12 | 201408130482AM | ND |
2014-08-28 | A407278002 | ND |
2015-09-24 | 1509-01918-001 | ND |
2016-08-18 | 1608-02223-001 | ND |
2017-05-16 | 1705-02095-001 | ND |
2017-08-08 | 1708-01179-001 | ND |
2018-09-18 | 1809-02394-001 | ND |
2019-08-27 | 1908-03784-001 | ND |