1,1-Dichloroethane
Harris County MUD 167
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 2 | 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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2014-08-13 | AC63433 | ND |
2015-07-30 | AD01788 | ND |
2016-12-05 | AD60361 | ND |
2017-02-03 | AD68751 | ND |
2017-02-03 | AD68749 | ND |
2017-04-21 | AD80731 | ND |
2017-08-01 | AD91627 | ND |
2017-10-24 | AE01839 | ND |
2018-11-06 | AE45445 | ND |
2018-11-06 | AE45447 | ND |
2019-08-27 | AE81098 | ND |
2019-08-27 | AE81096 | ND |