1,1-Dichloroethane
IL American-Chicago Suburban
NOTE: IL American-Chicago Suburban purchases water from Glenview which is required to test for 1,1-dichloroethane. Sample information shown below was taken by Glenview.
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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2013 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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
NOTE: IL American-Chicago Suburban purchases water from Glenview which is required to test for 1,1-dichloroethane. Sample information shown below was taken by Glenview.
Date | Lab ID | Result |
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2013-06-04 | 22497901 | ND |
2013-09-11 | 23372701 | ND |
2013-12-11 | 24242601 | ND |
2014-03-11 | 25044901 | ND |