1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane
Scottsboro Water Works
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.
12
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-05-14 | 140515002-2 | ND |
| 2014-05-14 | 140515002-1 | ND |
| 2015-06-01 | 150601027-1 | ND |
| 2015-06-01 | 150601027-2 | ND |
| 2016-05-02 | 160502031-1 | ND |
| 2016-05-02 | 160502031-2 | ND |
| 2017-05-31 | 170531037-2 | ND |
| 2017-05-31 | 170531037-1 | ND |
| 2018-05-02 | 180502065-2 | ND |
| 2018-05-02 | 180502065-1 | ND |
| 2019-05-06 | 19050180-001AA | ND |
| 2019-05-06 | 19050180-002A | ND |