1,1-Dichloroethane
Cohoes City
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 | 4 | 0 | ND |
2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 1 | 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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2013-01-14 | 13011218-01 | ND |
2013-04-02 | 13040370-01 | ND |
2013-07-15 | 13071684-01 | ND |
2013-10-01 | 13100283-02 | ND |
2014-10-27 | JH1407593-POC | ND |
2015-10-14 | JH1506977-POC | ND |
2016-10-12 | JH1609259.POC | ND |
2017-10-10 | JH1708215.POC | ND |
2018-10-22 | JH1808479.POC | ND |
2019-11-25 | JH1908379.POC | ND |