Dichlorodifluoromethane
Hoschton Water System
NOTE: Hoschton Water System purchases water from Jackson County Water & Sewer Authority which is required to test for dichlorodifluoromethane. Sample information shown below was taken by Jackson County Water & Sewer Authority.
Dichlorodifluoromethane (Freon-12) is a refrigerant, solvent and aerosol propellant banned in 2000 under the Montreal Protocol because of its ozone-depleting properties. Freons can cause heart, nervous system and liver damage.
Samples
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2020 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Hoschton Water System purchases water from Jackson County Water & Sewer Authority which is required to test for dichlorodifluoromethane. Sample information shown below was taken by Jackson County Water & Sewer Authority.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
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