1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane
Lakeside WD
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.
12
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 | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-12-15 | 9469-002-1300 | ND |
| 2014-12-15 | 9469-009-1300 | ND |
| 2014-12-15 | 9469-016-1300 | ND |
| 2015-12-14 | 9469-002-0800 | ND |
| 2015-12-14 | 9469-009-0900 | ND |
| 2015-12-14 | 9469-016-0830 | ND |
| 2016-12-27 | 9469-002-1355 | ND |
| 2016-12-27 | 9469-009-1400 | ND |
| 2016-12-27 | 9469-016-1405 | ND |
| 2017-12-18 | 9588-002-1100 | ND |
| 2017-12-18 | 9588-009-1130 | ND |
| 2017-12-18 | 9588-016-1200 | ND |