1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane
Andalusia
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.
28
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 | 7 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-19 | 140220014-2 | ND |
| 2014-02-19 | 140220014-1 | ND |
| 2014-03-05 | 140305105-1 | ND |
| 2014-05-22 | 140523019-1 | ND |
| 2014-05-22 | 140523019-3 | ND |
| 2014-05-22 | 140523019-4 | ND |
| 2014-05-22 | 140523019-2 | ND |
| 2015-02-17 | 150218035-5 | ND |
| 2015-02-17 | 1150218035-2 | ND |
| 2015-02-17 | 150218035-3 | ND |
| 2015-02-17 | 150218035-4 | ND |
| 2015-02-17 | 1150218035-1 | ND |
| 2015-06-29 | 150630012-1 | ND |
| 2016-01-26 | 160127040-1 | ND |
| 2016-01-26 | 160127040-2 | ND |
| 2017-02-03 | 170206011-5 | ND |
| 2017-02-03 | 170206011-1 | ND |
| 2017-02-03 | 170206011-3 | ND |
| 2017-02-03 | 170206011-2 | ND |
| 2017-02-03 | 170206011-4 | ND |
| 2018-01-22 | 180122026-1 | ND |
| 2018-01-22 | 180122026-3 | ND |
| 2018-01-22 | 180122026-2 | ND |
| 2018-01-23 | 180123050-1 | ND |
| 2018-01-23 | 180123050-2 | ND |
| 2018-01-23 | 180123050-3 | ND |
| 2019-02-25 | 19020734-002A | ND |
| 2019-02-25 | 19020734-001A | ND |