1,1-Dichloroethane
California Water Service Company-Lancaster
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 2 | 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
Date | Lab ID | Result |
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2014-05-20 | 5701-001-1000 | ND |
2014-06-24 | 5701-005-1112 | ND |
2015-05-19 | 5701-001-0937 | ND |
2015-06-16 | 5701-005-1347 | ND |
2016-05-24 | 5701-001-1342 | ND |
2016-06-28 | 5701-005-1145 | ND |
2017-05-09 | 5701-001-1025 | ND |
2017-06-20 | 5701-005-1501 | ND |
2018-05-08 | 5701-001-1310 | ND |
2019-06-04 | 5701-001-1319 | ND |