1,1-Dichloroethane
Fern Valley Water District
1,1-Dichloroethane is used in industrial chemical synthesis; in plastics, paint, varnish and finish removers; and as a pesticide. It can cause cancer.
10
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | ND | 10 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-05-16 | 4790-004-0935 | ND |
| 2017-05-16 | 4790-005-1006 | ND |
| 2017-05-16 | 4790-009-0920 | ND |
| 2017-05-16 | 4790-010-0925 | ND |
| 2017-05-16 | 4790-014-1153 | ND |
| 2017-05-16 | 4790-016-1040 | ND |
| 2017-05-16 | 4790-021-1027 | ND |
| 2017-05-16 | 4790-022-1038 | ND |
| 2017-06-01 | 4790-011-0925 | ND |
| 2017-06-01 | 4790-015-1020 | ND |