1,1-Dichloroethane
City of Lawrence Utilities
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 | 6 | 0 | ND |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
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
Date | Lab ID | Result |
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2013-07-25 | 2865552 | ND |
2013-07-25 | 2865571 | ND |
2013-07-25 | 2865597 | ND |
2014-01-21 | 2960718 | ND |
2014-01-21 | 2960801 | ND |
2014-01-21 | 2960777 | ND |
2014-02-26 | 2014021308RV-140 | ND |
2014-02-26 | 2014021311RV-140 | ND |
2014-02-26 | 2014021314RV-140 | ND |
2017-05-22 | 3699550RV-1702 | ND |
2017-05-22 | 3699551RV-1702 | ND |
2017-05-22 | 3699552RV-1702 | ND |