1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane
City of Parlier
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.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
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2014 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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 |
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2014-04-16 | 5810-008-0950 | ND |
2014-04-30 | 5810-007-0926 | ND |
2014-08-06 | 5810-012-1130 | ND |
2014-08-27 | 5810-010-0950 | ND |
2014-10-22 | 5810-010-1100 | ND |
2017-04-12 | 5810-007-1205 | ND |
2017-04-19 | 5810-008-1010 | ND |
2017-07-26 | 5810-012-1100 | ND |
2017-10-04 | 5810-010-1300 | ND |