1,1-Dichloroethane
San Luis Obispo Water Department
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 | 4 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 1 | 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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2014-07-15 | B4G1696-01 | ND |
2014-07-15 | B4G1688-01 | ND |
2014-09-16 | 5867-011-1320 | ND |
2014-10-07 | B4J0826-01 | ND |
2015-01-14 | B5A1435-01 | ND |
2015-01-14 | B5A1430-01 | ND |
2015-04-06 | B5D0552-01 | ND |
2015-09-29 | 5867-011-1315 | ND |
2016-09-20 | 5867-011-0955 | ND |
2017-09-11 | 5867-011-1302 | ND |
2018-09-06 | 5867-011-1420 | ND |
2019-05-16 | 5867-006-1330 | ND |
2019-09-09 | 5867-011-1347 | ND |