1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane
City of Farmersville
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 | 7 | 0 | ND |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | ND | 7 | 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 |
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2014-09-23 | 5867-001-1125 | ND |
2014-09-23 | 5867-003-0815 | ND |
2014-09-23 | 5867-004-1300 | ND |
2014-09-24 | 5867-005-0945 | ND |
2014-09-24 | 5867-006-0830 | ND |
2014-09-24 | 5867-007-1045 | ND |
2014-09-24 | 5867-014-1015 | ND |
2017-06-07 | 5867-006-0825 | ND |
2017-06-08 | 5867-001-0826 | ND |
2017-06-08 | 5867-003-1326 | ND |
2017-06-08 | 5867-004-1005 | ND |
2017-06-08 | 5867-005-0718 | ND |
2017-06-08 | 5867-007-1033 | ND |
2017-06-08 | 5867-014-1100 | ND |