1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane
Manitowoc Waterworks
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.
18
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-05-07 | 784433 | ND |
| 2014-05-07 | 784449 | ND |
| 2014-05-29 | 793121 | ND |
| 2014-06-11 | 796115 | ND |
| 2015-02-11 | 843004 | ND |
| 2016-02-16 | 905609 | ND |
| 2016-02-16 | 905611 | ND |
| 2016-03-01 | 907356 | ND |
| 2016-03-17 | 910822 | ND |
| 2017-03-08 | 1703685-001A | ND |
| 2017-03-08 | 1703685-003A | ND |
| 2017-03-08 | 1703641-001A | ND |
| 2017-03-21 | 1703E78-001A | ND |
| 2017-05-09 | 987555 | ND |
| 2018-02-07 | 1040110 | ND |
| 2018-02-07 | 1040112 | ND |
| 2018-02-26 | 1042436 | ND |
| 2019-02-13 | 1104964 | ND |