1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane
East Chicago 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.
11
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 | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-01-15 | 309904RV-1401 | ND |
| 2014-01-15 | 309905RV-1401 | ND |
| 2014-04-16 | 315785RV-1402 | ND |
| 2015-04-13 | 338132RV-1502 | ND |
| 2015-04-13 | 338133RV-1502 | ND |
| 2016-08-04 | 369265RV-1603 | ND |
| 2016-12-21 | 379568RV-1604 | ND |
| 2017-03-21 | 384941RV-1701 | ND |
| 2017-03-21 | 384942RV-1701 | ND |
| 2019-08-14 | 4386157RV-1903 | ND |
| 2019-08-14 | 4386159RV-1903 | ND |