1,1-Dichloroethane
NE Morgan County Water and Sewer Authority
NOTE: NE Morgan County Water and Sewer Authority purchases water from Decatur which is required to test for 1,1-dichloroethane. Sample information shown below was taken by Decatur.
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 1 | 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
NOTE: NE Morgan County Water and Sewer Authority purchases water from Decatur which is required to test for 1,1-dichloroethane. Sample information shown below was taken by Decatur.
Date | Lab ID | Result |
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2014-02-17 | 140217015-1 | ND |
2014-05-19 | 3031419 | ND |
2014-08-27 | 3094201 | ND |
2014-11-03 | 3133373 | ND |
2015-02-23 | 150224005-1 | ND |
2016-03-23 | 160323027-1 | ND |
2017-01-17 | 170117023-1 | ND |
2018-02-16 | 180216034-1 | ND |
2019-01-24 | 19010619-001A | ND |