1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane
Lukins Brothers Water Company
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.
8
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 | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-06-16 | 5810-001-1050 | ND |
| 2014-06-16 | 5810-002-1130 | ND |
| 2014-06-16 | 5810-005-1135 | ND |
| 2015-04-16 | 5810-001-1625 | ND |
| 2016-12-07 | 5867-002-1058 | ND |
| 2017-03-16 | 5867-002-0929 | ND |
| 2019-04-09 | 5806-001-0715 | ND |
| 2019-12-10 | 5810-001-1025 | ND |