1,1-Dichloroethane
Lake Hemet-garner Valley
1,1-Dichloroethane is used in industrial chemical synthesis; in plastics, paint, varnish and finish removers; and as a pesticide. It can cause cancer.
9
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-11-14 | 3761-010-1015 | ND |
| 2017-12-21 | 3761-009-0900 | ND |
| 2018-02-13 | 3761-004-0950 | ND |
| 2018-05-08 | 3761-004-0850 | ND |
| 2019-03-14 | 3761-001-1125 | ND |
| 2019-04-09 | 3761-004-1130 | ND |
| 2019-04-09 | 3761-010-1210 | ND |
| 2019-06-25 | 3761-003-0915 | ND |
| 2019-08-27 | 3761-002-0855 | ND |