Dichlorodifluoromethane
Russell County Water Authority
Dichlorodifluoromethane (Freon-12) is a refrigerant, solvent and aerosol propellant banned in 2000 under the Montreal Protocol because of its ozone-depleting properties. Freons can cause heart, nervous system and liver damage.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2014-01-02 | 140103031-1 | ND |
2014-01-02 | 140103031-3 | ND |
2014-01-02 | 140103031-2 | ND |
2015-02-12 | 150213015-1 | ND |
2016-02-11 | 160212043-001A | ND |
2017-02-06 | 170207009-2 | ND |
2017-02-06 | 170207009-3 | ND |
2017-02-06 | 170207009-1 | ND |
2018-02-15 | 180216025-1 | ND |
2019-02-15 | 19020574-001A | ND |
2019-10-23 | 20127268001_IVOC | ND |