1,1-Dichloroethane
Sterling 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.
12
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-07-16 | 9588-001-0800 | ND |
| 2014-07-16 | 9588-002-0815 | ND |
| 2015-08-24 | 9588-001-1010 | ND |
| 2015-08-24 | 9588-002-0955 | ND |
| 2016-08-12 | 9588-001-0820 | ND |
| 2016-08-12 | 9588-002-0840 | ND |
| 2017-08-11 | 9588-001-0830 | ND |
| 2017-08-11 | 9588-002-0815 | ND |
| 2018-08-17 | 9588-001-0800 | ND |
| 2018-08-17 | 9588-002-0815 | ND |
| 2019-08-29 | 9588-001-1030 | ND |
| 2019-08-29 | 9588-002-1040 | ND |