1,1-Dichloroethane
Vidalia
1,1-Dichloroethane is used in industrial chemical synthesis; in plastics, paint, varnish and finish removers; and as a pesticide. It can cause cancer.
15
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 | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | ND | 3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-01-13 | AI26378 | ND |
| 2014-03-19 | 35130883003AM | ND |
| 2014-03-19 | 35130883001AM | ND |
| 2014-04-21 | AI38492 | ND |
| 2014-07-22 | AI46541 | ND |
| 2015-03-31 | AI69906 | ND |
| 2016-05-03 | AJ11349 | ND |
| 2016-05-03 | AJ11350 | ND |
| 2016-05-03 | AJ11351 | ND |
| 2016-05-03 | AJ11352 | ND |
| 2017-06-15 | AJ57792 | ND |
| 2017-08-15 | 171088-01 | ND |
| 2019-02-11 | 187526-01 | ND |
| 2019-02-11 | 187527-01 | ND |
| 2019-02-11 | 187528-01 | ND |