1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane
Frankfort Water Works
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 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 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
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-10 | 2014020383RV-140 | ND |
| 2014-02-10 | 2014020385RV-140 | ND |
| 2014-05-12 | 2014050720RV-140 | ND |
| 2014-05-12 | 2014050722RV-140 | ND |
| 2014-08-11 | 2014081116RV-140 | ND |
| 2014-08-11 | 2014081117RV-140 | ND |
| 2014-11-12 | 2014110778RV-140 | ND |
| 2014-11-12 | 2014110779RV-140 | ND |
| 2015-03-03 | 2015030248RV-150 | ND |
| 2015-03-03 | 2015030249RV-150 | ND |