1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane
US Army Fort Irwin
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.
16
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 7 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-07-09 | 4790-009-0830 | ND |
| 2015-07-01 | 4790-001-1530 | ND |
| 2015-09-01 | 4790-002-1930 | ND |
| 2015-09-16 | 4790-003-1740 | ND |
| 2015-09-17 | 4790-009-1930 | ND |
| 2015-09-23 | 4790-012-1700 | ND |
| 2015-09-30 | 4790-013-1520 | ND |
| 2015-11-11 | 4790-012-1600 | ND |
| 2018-06-12 | 4790-016-1105 | ND |
| 2018-06-14 | 4790-017-0939 | ND |
| 2018-07-10 | 4790-001-1045 | ND |
| 2018-07-10 | 4790-002-1021 | ND |
| 2018-07-10 | 4790-003-1400 | ND |
| 2018-07-10 | 4790-009-1145 | ND |
| 2018-07-10 | 4790-013-1235 | ND |
| 2018-07-23 | 4790-012-0845 | ND |