Chlorodifluoromethane
Cedar Rapids Water Department
Chlorodifluoromethane (Freon 22) 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.
8
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0.0125 ppb | 8 | 1 | ND - 0.1000 ppb |
| 2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-02-13 | 3B14016-01AM | ND |
| 2013-02-13 | 3B14016-04AM | ND |
| 2013-05-22 | 3E23046-01A | ND |
| 2013-05-22 | 3E23046-02A | 0.1000 ppb |
| 2013-08-21 | 3H22042-01A | ND |
| 2013-08-21 | 3H22042-03A | ND |
| 2013-11-20 | 3K21099-03A | ND |
| 2013-11-20 | 3K21099-01A | ND |