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 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
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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2014-12-30 | 1412822-001-V | ND |
2015-12-03 | 1512128-001-VOC | ND |
2015-12-17 | 1512611-001VOC | ND |
2016-03-24 | 201603290067 | ND |
2016-06-21 | 201606240159 | ND |
2016-12-15 | 6L22011-01 | ND |
2017-09-12 | 1709276-001 | ND |
2017-10-12 | 1710406-001 | ND |
2017-11-21 | 1711690-002 | ND |
2018-09-06 | 18090199-001 | ND |
2019-09-05 | 19090173-001 | ND |