Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate
West Gregg Special Utility District
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate is used in PVC plastic, plastic wrap and other consumer products. It is released as a pollutant from industrial sources and sewage treatment plants. In studies of laboratory animals, di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate can harm fetal development.
Samples
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
State and national drinking water standards and health guidelines
EWG Health Guideline 200 ppb
The EWG Health Guideline of 200 ppb for di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate 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 harm to internal organs.
EPA Maximum Contaminant
Level (MCL) 400 ppb
The legal limit for di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate, established in 1992, was based on a toxicity study in laboratory animals conducted in the 1980s.
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-07-02 | Q1425583026 | ND |
| 2014-07-02 | Q1425583025 | ND |
| 2014-07-02 | Q1425583024 | ND |
| 2015-04-29 | Q1515717003 | ND |
| 2015-04-29 | Q1515717002 | ND |
| 2015-04-29 | Q1515717001 | ND |
| 2016-10-25 | Q1645489018 | ND |
| 2016-10-25 | Q1645489006 | ND |
| 2016-10-25 | Q1645489019 | ND |
| 2016-10-25 | Q1645489005 | ND |
| 2017-08-09 | Q1734186009 | ND |
| 2017-08-09 | Q1734186008 | ND |
| 2017-08-09 | Q1734186007 | ND |
| 2018-09-13 | Q1836486006 | ND |
| 2018-09-13 | Q1836486005 | ND |
| 2018-12-05 | Q1849734001 | ND |
| 2019-02-14 | Q1906942012 | ND |
| 2019-02-14 | Q1906942001 | ND |
| 2019-03-28 | Q1912650005 | ND |
| 2019-03-28 | Q1912650006 | ND |