1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane
Covington Estates, Llc
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.
10
Samples
0
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
0
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-08-15 | AJ22477 | ND |
| 2016-08-15 | AJ22478 | ND |
| 2016-10-12 | AJ31279 | ND |
| 2017-02-02 | AJ43864 | ND |
| 2017-05-02 | AJ54457 | ND |
| 2017-08-01 | AJ62219 | ND |
| 2017-11-16 | AJ73913 | ND |
| 2018-05-17 | AJ89752 | ND |
| 2019-05-02 | AK16170 | ND |
| 2019-05-02 | AK16171 | ND |