1,1-Dichloroethane
Hobbs Municipal Water Supply
1,1-Dichloroethane is used in industrial chemical synthesis; in plastics, paint, varnish and finish removers; and as a pesticide. It can cause cancer.
10
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0.0253 ppb | 10 | 2 | ND - 0.160 ppb |
| 2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 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
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-02-04 | 201302050087AM | ND |
| 2013-02-04 | 201302050103AM | ND |
| 2013-02-04 | 201302050081AM | ND |
| 2013-02-04 | 201302050078AM | ND |
| 2013-02-19 | 201302210617AM | 0.160 ppb |
| 2013-08-12 | 201308130095AM | 0.0930 ppb |
| 2013-08-12 | 201308130084AM | ND |
| 2013-08-12 | 201308130173AM | ND |
| 2013-08-12 | 201308130129AM | ND |
| 2013-12-30 | 201312310169AM | ND |