1,1-Dichloroethane
Akron City Public Water System
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
2014 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 1 | 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 |
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2013-10-15 | 35112334001AM | ND |
2014-01-27 | 35124240001AM | ND |
2014-04-08 | 35133702001AM | ND |
2014-06-30 | AG74570 | ND |
2014-07-08 | 35145285001AM | ND |
2015-10-13 | AH08002 | ND |
2016-07-11 | AH26082 | ND |
2017-07-11 | AH54215 | ND |
2018-06-18 | AH78787 | ND |