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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2015 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
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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2015-06-08 | 15F0520-01 | ND |
2015-06-08 | 15F0520-02 | ND |
2015-08-13 | 15H0974-01 | ND |
2015-08-13 | 15H0974-02 | ND |
2015-11-02 | 15K0134-02 | ND |
2015-11-02 | 15K0134-03 | ND |
2016-03-14 | 3414156 | ND |
2016-03-14 | 3414240 | ND |
2016-05-03 | 16E0133-01 | ND |
2016-05-03 | 16E0133-02 | ND |
2017-08-21 | 17H1662-01 | ND |
2017-08-21 | 17H1662-02 | ND |
2018-07-18 | 18G1275-01 | ND |