1,1-Dichloroethane
Windham Water Works
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 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-01-14 | BF98483VOC1 | ND |
| 2014-08-20 | 3088317 | ND |
| 2014-11-17 | 3140533 | ND |
| 2015-02-11 | 3186062 | ND |
| 2015-03-31 | BH90148VOC1 | ND |
| 2015-05-20 | 3247226 | ND |
| 2016-02-16 | BK65894VOC1 | ND |
| 2017-01-31 | BX41450VOC1 | ND |
| 2018-10-16 | CB72346 | ND |
| 2019-05-21 | CD18363 | ND |