1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane
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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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2018 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 5 | 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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2018-03-08 | LLH69426 | ND |
2018-05-30 | LLH82924 | ND |
2018-08-27 | LLI01494 | ND |
2018-11-19 | LLI15978 | ND |
2018-11-19 | LLI15976 | ND |
2018-11-19 | LLI15977 | ND |
2019-03-07 | LLI28317 | ND |
2019-06-27 | LLI46828 | ND |
2019-07-24 | LLI52063 | ND |
2019-10-10 | LLI70511 | ND |
2019-12-27 | LLI86075 | ND |