1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane
Serrano Water District
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 | 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 |
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2014-05-21 | 4417-005-1105 | ND |
2014-05-22 | 4417-007-0855 | ND |
2015-05-06 | 4417-005-0920 | ND |
2015-05-07 | 4417-007-0905 | ND |
2016-06-13 | 4417-007-0925 | ND |
2016-06-14 | 4417-005-1135 | ND |
2017-05-03 | 4417-005-0840 | ND |
2017-05-03 | 4417-007-1045 | ND |
2018-06-07 | 4417-007-0940 | ND |
2018-06-28 | 4417-005-0850 | ND |
2019-02-06 | 4417-005-1015 | ND |
2019-02-06 | 4417-007-1245 | ND |