1,1-Dichloroethane
East Hempfield 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.
12
Samples
0
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
0
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | 0.00292 ppb | 12 | 1 | ND - 0.0350 ppb |
| 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
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-03-20 | 15031879-01 | ND |
| 2015-03-20 | 15031878-01 | 0.0350 ppb |
| 2015-03-20 | 15031882-01 | ND |
| 2015-03-20 | 15031881-01 | ND |
| 2015-03-20 | 15031876 | ND |
| 2015-03-20 | 15031877-01 | ND |
| 2015-09-10 | 35207474001AM | ND |
| 2015-09-10 | 35207471001AM | ND |
| 2015-09-10 | 35207473001AM | ND |
| 2015-09-10 | 35207472001AM | ND |
| 2015-09-10 | 35207470001AM | ND |
| 2015-09-10 | 35207469001AM | ND |