1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane
Portage
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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 | ND | 11 | 0 | ND |
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 |
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2018-05-22 | LLH81759 | ND |
2018-05-22 | LLH81756 | ND |
2018-05-22 | LLH81758 | ND |
2018-05-22 | LLH81760 | ND |
2018-05-22 | LLH81761 | ND |
2018-05-22 | LLH81762 | ND |
2018-05-22 | LLH81757 | ND |
2018-06-25 | LLH88663 | ND |
2018-06-25 | LLH88664 | ND |
2018-08-22 | LLI00614 | ND |
2018-09-20 | LLI06939 | ND |