1,1-Dichloroethane
City of Walhalla
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-03-11 | AD36899 | ND |
| 2015-02-23 | 201502250501AM | ND |
| 2015-03-05 | AD52412 | ND |
| 2015-05-27 | 201505290216AM | ND |
| 2015-08-24 | 201508260496AM | ND |
| 2015-11-09 | 201511110708AM | ND |
| 2016-03-22 | AD73002 | ND |
| 2017-02-22 | AD90223 | ND |
| 2018-03-21 | AE09709 | ND |
| 2019-03-18 | AE27335 | ND |