1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane
Bicknell Municipal Utilities
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 3 | 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 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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2014-06-23 | 2014060279RV-140 | ND |
2016-04-18 | 16005834001RV-16 | ND |
2016-07-06 | 16010920001RV-16 | ND |
2016-11-02 | 16018126001RV-16 | ND |
2017-01-11 | 17000949001RV-17 | ND |
2017-04-19 | 17005971001RV-17 | ND |
2017-08-15 | 17013309001RV-17 | ND |
2018-11-08 | 18017992001RV-18 | ND |
2019-02-13 | 19002243001RV-19 | ND |