1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane
Bridgeport Utilities Board
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.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 1 | 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 |
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2014-08-06 | AC78489 | ND |
2014-11-05 | AC88436 | ND |
2015-08-12 | AD17813 | ND |
2016-08-03 | 1609871-1 | ND |
2017-07-19 | 1710065-2 | ND |
2018-09-05 | L1023549-02 | ND |
2019-06-26 | L1112949-01 | ND |
2019-07-31 | L1124032-01 | ND |