1,1-Dichloroethane
Fort Atkinson Waterworks
1,1-Dichloroethane is used in industrial chemical synthesis; in plastics, paint, varnish and finish removers; and as a pesticide. It can cause cancer.
25
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 | ND | 15 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-04-08 | 778823-11131 | ND |
| 2014-04-08 | 778831-11131 | ND |
| 2014-04-08 | 778817-11131 | ND |
| 2014-04-08 | 778833-11131 | ND |
| 2014-04-08 | 778827-11131 | ND |
| 2014-07-30 | 807117 | ND |
| 2014-07-30 | 807120 | ND |
| 2014-07-30 | 807123 | ND |
| 2014-07-30 | 807111 | ND |
| 2014-07-30 | 807114 | ND |
| 2014-10-07 | 824087-12556 | ND |
| 2014-10-07 | 824075-12556 | ND |
| 2014-10-07 | 824081-12556 | ND |
| 2014-10-07 | 824077-12556 | ND |
| 2014-10-07 | 824089-12556 | ND |
| 2015-08-26 | 879075 | ND |
| 2015-08-26 | 879073 | ND |
| 2015-08-26 | 879079 | ND |
| 2015-08-26 | 879077 | ND |
| 2015-08-26 | 879081 | ND |
| 2017-07-19 | 1005220 | ND |
| 2017-07-19 | 1005216 | ND |
| 2017-07-19 | 1005232 | ND |
| 2017-07-19 | 1005228 | ND |
| 2017-07-19 | 1005224 | ND |