1,1-Dichloroethane
Hemlock Mutual Water Company
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 | 3 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 2 | 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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2014-09-02 | 9588-001-1030 | ND |
2014-09-02 | 9588-002-1040 | ND |
2015-06-02 | 113626P | ND |
2015-09-03 | 9588-001-1040 | ND |
2015-09-03 | 9588-002-1025 | ND |
2016-09-06 | 9588-001-0840 | ND |
2016-09-06 | 9588-002-0830 | ND |
2017-09-05 | 9588-001-1145 | ND |
2017-09-05 | 9588-002-1130 | ND |
2018-09-06 | 9588-001-0910 | ND |
2018-09-06 | 9588-002-0850 | ND |
2019-09-09 | 9588-001-1030 | ND |
2019-09-09 | 9588-002-1025 | ND |