1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane
Hoosick Falls
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.
19
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 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-06-09 | JH1403685 | ND |
| 2014-06-09 | JH1403686 | ND |
| 2014-06-09 | JH1403687 | ND |
| 2015-04-13 | JH1502115 | ND |
| 2015-04-13 | JH1502114 | ND |
| 2015-04-13 | JH1502113 | ND |
| 2016-04-21 | JH1602857 | ND |
| 2016-04-21 | JH1602856 | ND |
| 2016-09-22 | JH1608260 | ND |
| 2017-06-20 | JH170412 | ND |
| 2017-06-20 | JH1704144 | ND |
| 2017-06-20 | JH1704143 | ND |
| 2018-04-16 | JH1802409 | ND |
| 2018-04-16 | JH1802408 | ND |
| 2018-05-29 | JH1803578-POC | ND |
| 2018-05-29 | JH1803577 | ND |
| 2019-12-09 | JH1908732 | ND |
| 2019-12-09 | JH1908734 | ND |
| 2019-12-09 | JH1908733-VOC | ND |