1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane
Collins/gowanda Correctional Facilities
1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane is an industrial chemical which has been used as a metal degreaser, and in paint, paint removers, mothballs and pesticides. It damages the liver and nervous system, and may cause cancer.
12
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 | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
State and national drinking water standards and health guidelines
EWG Health Guideline 0.1 ppb
The EWG Health Guideline of 0.1 ppb for 1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethane 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-07-17 | 48063999 POCS 20 | ND |
| 2015-04-13 | 480-78300-1 | ND |
| 2015-04-13 | 480-78299-1 | ND |
| 2015-07-15 | 480-83980-1 | ND |
| 2015-10-06 | 480-88507 4TH Q | ND |
| 2016-01-28 | 480-944701 POCS | ND |
| 2017-08-08 | 480-122485-1-POC | ND |
| 2018-03-05 | 480-132291-1 | ND |
| 2018-05-08 | 480-135652-1 | ND |
| 2018-08-20 | 480-140641-1 | ND |
| 2019-02-26 | 480-149528-1 | ND |
| 2019-08-13 | EHS1900040899-SR | ND |