1,1-Dichloroethane
Otay 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.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
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2013 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2014 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | ND | 3 | 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 |
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2013-08-14 | 201308160368AM | ND |
2013-08-14 | 201308160370AM | ND |
2013-11-13 | 201311150251AM | ND |
2013-11-13 | 201311150249AM | ND |
2014-02-19 | 201402210219AM | ND |
2014-02-19 | 201402210217AM | ND |
2014-05-20 | 201405220441AM | ND |
2014-05-20 | 201405220439AM | ND |
2017-04-06 | 9590-037-1100 | ND |
2017-07-07 | 9590-037-1032 | ND |
2017-10-10 | 9590-037-1045 | ND |