Dichlorodifluoromethane
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Dichlorodifluoromethane (Freon-12) is a refrigerant, solvent and aerosol propellant banned in 2000 under the Montreal Protocol because of its ozone-depleting properties. Freons can cause heart, nervous system and liver damage.
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Samples
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Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
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Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 0.619 ppb | 14 | 8 | ND - 1.50 ppb |
| 2019 | 0.582 ppb | 16 | 8 | ND - 1.60 ppb |
| 2020 | 0.444 ppb | 9 | 5 | ND - 1.000 ppb |
| 2021 | 0.400 ppb | 12 | 4 | ND - 1.80 ppb |
| 2022 | 0.207 ppb | 15 | 4 | ND - 0.800 ppb |
| 2023 | 0.180 ppb | 20 | 5 | ND - 0.800 ppb |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
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