1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane
Kern County Water Agency
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 |
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2014 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 4 | 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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2014-01-07 | 5133-010-1130 | ND |
2014-04-15 | 5133-010-1150 | ND |
2014-06-03 | 5133-010-1135 | ND |
2014-10-07 | 5133-010-0810 | ND |
2015-01-13 | 5133-010-1220 | ND |
2015-11-02 | 5133-010-1150 | ND |
2016-01-12 | 5133-010-1140 | ND |
2016-04-05 | 5133-010-1150 | ND |
2016-07-12 | 5133-010-1240 | ND |
2016-10-11 | 5133-010-1135 | ND |
2017-01-10 | 5133-010-1125 | ND |
2017-04-05 | 5133-010-1220 | ND |
2017-07-11 | 5133-010-0820 | ND |
2017-10-10 | 5133-010-1055 | ND |
2018-01-16 | 5133-010-1115 | ND |
2018-04-17 | 5133-010-1425 | ND |
2019-01-08 | 5133-010-1125 | ND |
2019-04-16 | 5133-010-1300 | ND |
2019-07-16 | 5133-010-1105 | ND |
2019-10-15 | 5133-010-0835 | ND |