1,1-Dichloroethane
Trenton 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 1 | 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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2014-08-06 | 28208-1A | ND |
2014-10-22 | 201410230376AM | ND |
2015-01-21 | 201501220577AM | ND |
2015-04-21 | 201504220378AM | ND |
2015-07-20 | 201506180112AM | ND |
2015-08-17 | DWS1376-1A | ND |
2016-10-04 | DWS3940-1A | ND |
2017-09-27 | DWS6640-1 | ND |
2018-12-12 | 18121309-01A | ND |
2019-08-14 | 19081321-001 | ND |