1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane
Columbus
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 | 5 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 2 | 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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2014-01-20 | AI26898 | ND |
2014-01-20 | AI26899 | ND |
2014-05-05 | AI39470 | ND |
2014-07-30 | AI47500 | ND |
2014-11-03 | AI58784 | ND |
2015-03-24 | AI69581 | ND |
2015-03-24 | AI69582 | ND |
2016-04-25 | AJ10826 | ND |
2016-04-25 | AJ10827 | ND |
2017-06-13 | AJ57616 | ND |
2017-08-07 | AJ63013 | ND |
2018-05-14 | AJ89400 | ND |
2019-03-11 | AK13001 | ND |
2019-03-11 | AK13002 | ND |