1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane
Rubidoux Community SD
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.
20
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 | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | ND | 5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-05-15 | 4790-015-0755 | ND |
| 2014-05-15 | 4790-014-0800 | ND |
| 2014-05-15 | 4790-013-0815 | ND |
| 2014-05-15 | 4790-002-0915 | ND |
| 2016-03-18 | 4790-006-1110 | ND |
| 2016-05-10 | 4790-004-1200 | ND |
| 2016-05-10 | 4790-006-1215 | ND |
| 2016-05-10 | 4790-013-1045 | ND |
| 2016-05-10 | 4790-002-1030 | ND |
| 2016-05-10 | 4790-014-1100 | ND |
| 2017-05-10 | 4790-013-1000 | ND |
| 2017-05-10 | 4790-014-1025 | ND |
| 2017-05-10 | 4790-006-1115 | ND |
| 2017-05-10 | 4790-004-1045 | ND |
| 2017-05-10 | 4790-002-0930 | ND |
| 2019-03-28 | 4790-029-1315 | ND |
| 2019-05-08 | 4790-013-0915 | ND |
| 2019-05-08 | 4790-002-0816 | ND |
| 2019-05-09 | 4790-006-1330 | ND |
| 2019-10-02 | 4790-029-0140 | ND |