1,1-Dichloroethane
Rolling Green First Addition
1,1-Dichloroethane is used in industrial chemical synthesis; in plastics, paint, varnish and finish removers; and as a pesticide. It can cause cancer.
13
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-06-08 | 15F0520-01 | ND |
| 2015-06-08 | 15F0520-02 | ND |
| 2015-08-13 | 15H0974-01 | ND |
| 2015-08-13 | 15H0974-02 | ND |
| 2015-11-02 | 15K0134-02 | ND |
| 2015-11-02 | 15K0134-03 | ND |
| 2016-03-14 | 3414156 | ND |
| 2016-03-14 | 3414240 | ND |
| 2016-05-03 | 16E0133-01 | ND |
| 2016-05-03 | 16E0133-02 | ND |
| 2017-08-21 | 17H1662-01 | ND |
| 2017-08-21 | 17H1662-02 | ND |
| 2018-07-18 | 18G1275-01 | ND |