1,1-Dichloroethane
Cranberry Twp WTP
NOTE: Cranberry Twp WTP purchases water from West View Water Authority which is required to test for 1,1-dichloroethane. Sample information shown below was taken by West View 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 |
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2013 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2014 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
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
NOTE: Cranberry Twp WTP purchases water from West View Water Authority which is required to test for 1,1-dichloroethane. Sample information shown below was taken by West View Water Authority.
Date | Lab ID | Result |
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2014-04-15 | 3008580 | ND |
2014-10-09 | 3120323 | ND |
2015-01-13 | 3169073 | ND |
2015-04-07 | 3220264 | ND |