1,1-Dichloroethane
City of White Oak
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 | 4 | 0 | ND |
2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 1 | 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 |
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2013-01-22 | 100251P | ND |
2013-05-21 | 101580R | ND |
2013-07-22 | 101678P | ND |
2013-10-30 | 102555P | ND |
2014-08-15 | Q1437376004 | ND |
2015-07-24 | Q1529138001 | ND |
2016-07-06 | Q1627133001 | ND |
2017-09-12 | Q1742884002 | ND |
2018-07-12 | Q1827705003 | ND |
2019-07-16 | Q1945096001 | ND |