1,1-Dichloroethane
City of Asheville
1,1-Dichloroethane is used in industrial chemical synthesis; in plastics, paint, varnish and finish removers; and as a pesticide. It can cause cancer.
12
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 | 12 | 0 | ND |
| 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
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-01-12 | 3168114 | ND |
| 2015-01-12 | 3168133 | ND |
| 2015-01-12 | 3168151 | ND |
| 2015-04-13 | 3223653 | ND |
| 2015-04-13 | 3223731 | ND |
| 2015-04-13 | 3223616 | ND |
| 2015-07-13 | 3278593 | ND |
| 2015-07-13 | 3278672 | ND |
| 2015-07-13 | 3278636 | ND |
| 2015-10-12 | 3339553 | ND |
| 2015-10-12 | 3339522 | ND |
| 2015-10-12 | 3339499 | ND |