1,1-Dichloroethane
MVWA - Mohawk Valley Water Authority
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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2014-09-15 | 1409B48-001POC | ND |
2014-11-03 | 201411040421AM | ND |
2015-02-04 | 201502050477AM | ND |
2015-05-13 | 201505140586AM | ND |
2015-08-10 | 201508110461AM | ND |
2015-11-09 | 1511725-001APOC | ND |
2016-10-05 | R1610616-001POC | ND |
2017-09-21 | 2264778001 | ND |
2018-09-12 | 2338453001 | ND |
2019-09-25 | 3060859001POC | ND |