1,1-Dichloroethane
Ossining Water Department
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
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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2014-03-05 | 35129356001AM | ND |
2014-05-20 | 35139244001AM | ND |
2014-06-05 | 420785211POC | ND |
2014-06-05 | 420785212POC | ND |
2014-08-07 | 35149577001AM | ND |
2014-11-13 | 35164073001AM | ND |
2016-01-07 | 420-99356-1POCS | ND |
2016-01-07 | 420-99356-2 | ND |
2017-04-03 | 420-118816-1POC | ND |
2018-04-02 | 420-134806-1POCS | ND |
2018-04-02 | 420-134806-2POCS | ND |
2018-04-02 | 420-139806-1POCS | ND |
2018-11-05 | 420-145045-8POCS | ND |
2019-04-02 | 420-134806-1POCS | ND |
2019-04-02 | 420-134806-2POCS | ND |
2019-11-12 | AV23851POCS | ND |