1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane
Sleepy Valley 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-07-02 | 5867-001-0726 | ND |
| 2014-07-02 | 5867-002-0729 | ND |
| 2015-06-26 | 5867-001-0710 | ND |
| 2015-06-26 | 5867-002-0725 | ND |
| 2016-06-28 | 5867-001-0920 | ND |
| 2016-06-28 | 5867-002-0930 | ND |
| 2017-07-26 | 5867-001-1100 | ND |
| 2017-07-26 | 5867-002-1110 | ND |
| 2018-07-03 | 5867-001-0824 | ND |
| 2018-07-03 | 5867-002-0843 | ND |
| 2019-12-18 | 5867-001-0745 | ND |
| 2019-12-18 | 5867-002-0745 | ND |