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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
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2013-03-06 | 708360-8271 | ND |
2013-06-12 | 725516-9147 | ND |
2013-09-09 | 743137-9691 | ND |
2013-12-09 | 762076-10411 | ND |
2014-05-14 | AI40483 | ND |
2015-03-31 | AI69887 | ND |
2016-04-04 | AJ09391 | ND |
2017-06-20 | AJ58101 | ND |
2018-05-24 | AJ90133 | ND |
2019-05-29 | AK18449 | ND |