1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane
Bellwood, Village of
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.
17
Samples
0
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
0
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-04-04 | ND | |
| 2016-07-20 | ND | |
| 2016-08-23 | ND | |
| 2016-10-19 | ND | |
| 2017-03-08 | ND | |
| 2017-07-05 | ND | |
| 2017-08-31 | ND | |
| 2017-10-24 | ND | |
| 2018-01-10 | 530779 | ND |
| 2018-04-05 | 542406 | ND |
| 2018-07-19 | 560175 | ND |
| 2018-10-24 | 577023 | ND |
| 2019-01-15 | 590565 | ND |
| 2019-04-23 | 602864 | ND |
| 2019-07-25 | 621123 | ND |
| 2019-07-25 | 624641 | ND |
| 2019-10-23 | 638526 | ND |