1,1-Dichloroethane
Dekalb County
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-01-14 | 701356-7892 | ND |
| 2013-04-22 | 715654-8715 | ND |
| 2013-07-16 | 731547-9343 | ND |
| 2013-11-18 | 759125-10298 | ND |
| 2014-02-25 | AI28493 | ND |
| 2015-02-18 | AI64996 | ND |
| 2016-02-22 | AJ06798 | ND |
| 2017-05-10 | AJ55092 | ND |
| 2018-02-20 | AJ84185 | ND |
| 2019-03-28 | AK14078 | ND |