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1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane

South Saint Paul

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.

 

13

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

0

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2018ND40ND
2019ND10ND
2020ND40ND
2021N/A00N/A
2022N/A00N/A
2023ND40ND

ppb = parts per billion

State, National, and Health Guidelines for Drinking Water

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
2018-01-0318A0012-02ND
2018-05-1018E0892-01ND
2018-08-2418H2147-01ND
2018-10-1818J0909-01ND
2019-01-1419A0377-01ND
2020-01-0720A0142-01ND
2020-08-1320H0974-01ND
2020-08-1320H0974-02ND
2020-08-1320H0974-03ND
2023-10-3023J1666-02ND
2023-10-3023J1666-03ND
2023-10-3023J1666-04ND
2023-10-3023J1666-05ND