1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane
Lino Lakes
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-03-24 | 14C1016-02 | ND |
| 2016-02-16 | 16B0830-01 | ND |
| 2017-08-23 | 17H1847-01 | ND |
| 2017-12-08 | 17L0352-01 | ND |
| 2017-12-19 | 17L0686-01 | ND |
| 2018-03-21 | 18C0803-01 | ND |
| 2018-03-21 | 18C0803-02 | ND |
| 2018-05-17 | 18E1460-01 | ND |
| 2018-05-17 | 18E1460-02 | ND |
| 2018-05-17 | 18E1460-03 | ND |
| 2018-08-10 | 18H0855-01 | ND |