1,1-Dichloroethane
Hartford 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.
20
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2014 | ND | 10 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-11-18 | 759067-10298 | ND |
| 2013-11-18 | 759065-10298 | ND |
| 2013-11-18 | 759069-10298 | ND |
| 2013-11-18 | 759061-10298 | ND |
| 2013-11-18 | 759063-10298 | ND |
| 2014-03-18 | 775372 | ND |
| 2014-03-18 | 775384 | ND |
| 2014-03-18 | 775381 | ND |
| 2014-03-18 | 775378 | ND |
| 2014-03-18 | 775375 | ND |
| 2014-05-14 | 785739-11363 | ND |
| 2014-05-14 | 785747-11363 | ND |
| 2014-05-14 | 785743-11363 | ND |
| 2014-05-14 | 785745-11363 | ND |
| 2014-05-14 | 785741-11363 | ND |
| 2017-03-21 | 978867 | ND |
| 2017-03-21 | 978879 | ND |
| 2017-03-21 | 978873 | ND |
| 2017-03-21 | 978870 | ND |
| 2017-03-21 | 978876 | ND |