1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane
Woodburn Water Works
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 | 5 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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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2014-06-09 | 14060956001ARV-1 | ND |
2014-06-09 | 14060956002ARV-1 | ND |
2014-09-22 | 14092461001ARV-1 | ND |
2014-09-22 | 14092461002ARV-1 | ND |
2014-12-10 | 14121156001ARV-1 | ND |
2015-03-05 | 15030501001ARV-1 | ND |
2015-03-05 | 15030501002ARV-1 | ND |
2015-05-18 | 15051826001ARV-1 | ND |
2015-05-26 | 15052573001ARV-1 | ND |
2015-09-10 | 15091118001ARV-1 | ND |
2015-09-10 | 15091119001ARV-1 | ND |
2016-06-14 | 16061685001ARV-1 | ND |
2017-08-15 | 17081914001ARV-1 | ND |