1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane
Plumstead Northern System
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 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-10-10 | L5280881-1 | ND |
| 2014-10-28 | L5249011-1 | ND |
| 2014-11-05 | L5315763-1 | ND |
| 2014-12-19 | L5368657-2 | ND |
| 2015-01-28 | 12278024 | ND |
| 2015-04-27 | 12624176 | ND |
| 2015-04-27 | 12624122 | ND |
| 2015-04-27 | 12624068 | ND |
| 2015-08-24 | 13126891 | ND |
| 2015-11-23 | 13506113 | ND |
| 2016-02-24 | 13861952 | ND |
| 2016-06-27 | 14394187 | ND |
| 2016-06-27 | 14394240 | ND |
| 2016-06-27 | 14394390 | ND |
| 2017-05-30 | 16246984 | ND |
| 2017-05-30 | 16247036 | ND |
| 2017-05-30 | 16247088 | ND |