1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane
Calhoun County Water and Fire Protection Authority
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 | 3 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 2 | 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 |
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2014-05-20 | 140520017-1 | ND |
2014-06-25 | 140625052-1 | ND |
2014-06-25 | 140625052-2 | ND |
2015-05-18 | 150519001-1 | ND |
2016-03-21 | 160321027-1 | ND |
2016-05-19 | 160519024-1 | ND |
2016-12-01 | 161201077-1 | ND |
2017-02-22 | 170222065-1 | ND |
2017-02-22 | 170222065-2 | ND |
2017-03-09 | 170309034-1 | ND |
2017-05-19 | 170519042-1 | ND |
2017-06-05 | 170605055-1 | ND |
2017-08-08 | 170808022-1 | ND |
2018-02-22 | 180222038-1 | ND |
2018-05-21 | 180521039-1 | ND |
2019-02-21 | 19020672-002A | ND |
2019-02-21 | 19020672-001A | ND |
2019-05-20 | 19050584-001A | ND |