1,1-Dichloroethane
Quonochontaug East Beach Water Association
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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2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 2 | 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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2015-08-06 | 1503539-01_TO12 | ND |
2015-08-06 | 1503539-02_TO12 | ND |
2018-07-20 | 1807-15480-001V | ND |
2018-07-20 | 1807-15480-002V | ND |
2019-11-15 | 19K0530-01 | ND |
2019-11-22 | 19K0766-01 | ND |