1,1-Dichloroethane
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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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2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
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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2015-07-28 | 5810-003-1205 | ND |
2016-08-30 | 5810-003-1152 | ND |
2016-12-08 | 5810-001-1223 | ND |
2016-12-08 | 5810-002-1205 | ND |
2016-12-08 | 5810-003-1238 | ND |
2017-11-29 | 5810-003-1320 | ND |
2018-12-12 | 5810-003-1602 | ND |