1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane
Julian Community Services 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.
9
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-05-20 | 3761-010-0820 | ND |
| 2015-11-03 | 1531-002-0830 | ND |
| 2016-06-24 | 3761-011-1100 | ND |
| 2016-06-24 | 3761-012-1115 | ND |
| 2016-06-24 | 3761-013-1130 | ND |
| 2018-06-21 | 3761-010-0845 | ND |
| 2019-05-06 | 9588-011-0930 | ND |
| 2019-06-19 | 9588-012-0930 | ND |
| 2019-10-01 | 3761-013-0900 | ND |