1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane
Arroyo Grande,Water Department
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.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
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2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 8 | 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 |
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2014-03-18 | 3761-013-0930 | ND |
2015-05-19 | 3761-006-0827 | ND |
2015-05-19 | 3761-013-1015 | ND |
2015-05-19 | 3761-008-1035 | ND |
2015-05-19 | 3761-007-0830 | ND |
2015-05-19 | 3761-001-0912 | ND |
2015-05-19 | 3761-004-0855 | ND |
2015-05-19 | 3761-003-0922 | ND |
2015-05-19 | 3761-002-0915 | ND |
2018-05-08 | 3761-004-0818 | ND |
2018-05-08 | 3761-003-1010 | ND |
2018-05-08 | 3761-006-0910 | ND |
2018-05-08 | 3761-007-0930 | ND |
2018-05-08 | 3761-002-0850 | ND |
2018-05-08 | 3761-008-0940 | ND |
2018-05-08 | 3761-013-0850 | ND |
2018-05-08 | 3761-001-0950 | ND |