1,1-Dichloroethane
Buchanan County PSA
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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2014 | ND | 6 | 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
Date | Lab ID | Result |
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2014-05-15 | 4051717-01A | ND |
2014-05-15 | 4051717-03A | ND |
2014-07-15 | 4070966-01A | ND |
2014-07-15 | 4070966-03A | ND |
2014-10-20 | 4100779-01A | ND |
2014-10-20 | 4100779-03A | ND |
2015-01-21 | 5010189-01A | ND |
2015-01-21 | 5010189-03A | ND |