1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane
City of Oakdale
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2018 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 8 | 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 |
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2015-07-22 | 5810-011-1000 | ND |
2015-12-29 | 5810-013-1300 | ND |
2016-07-20 | 5810-007-1034 | ND |
2016-07-20 | 5810-008-0857 | ND |
2016-07-20 | 5810-009-0835 | ND |
2016-07-20 | 5810-010-1102 | ND |
2016-07-20 | 5810-005-0957 | ND |
2018-07-12 | 5810-011-1331 | ND |
2018-07-17 | 5810-013-0930 | ND |
2018-11-02 | 5810-013-1525 | ND |
2019-01-07 | 5810-013-1100 | ND |
2019-04-09 | 5810-013-1050 | ND |
2019-07-15 | 5810-010-1200 | ND |
2019-07-15 | 5810-009-0930 | ND |
2019-07-15 | 5810-008-0957 | ND |
2019-07-15 | 5810-007-1147 | ND |
2019-07-15 | 5810-005-1111 | ND |
2019-12-18 | 5810-012-1044 | ND |