1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane
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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.
11
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | ND | 3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-06-17 | 9553-004-1141 | ND |
| 2014-06-24 | 9553-005-0930 | ND |
| 2016-06-14 | 9553-004-1050 | ND |
| 2016-06-14 | 9553-005-1120 | ND |
| 2016-06-14 | 9553-007-0925 | ND |
| 2017-06-19 | 9553-004-0955 | ND |
| 2017-06-19 | 9553-005-1015 | ND |
| 2018-06-18 | 9553-004-1217 | ND |
| 2018-06-18 | 9553-005-1151 | ND |
| 2019-06-17 | 9553-005-0900 | ND |
| 2019-06-26 | 9553-004-1235 | ND |