1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane
Cole County PWSD 2
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 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 7 | 0 | ND |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2018 | ND | 7 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2014-03-06 | AC20723 | ND |
2014-03-06 | AC20725 | ND |
2014-03-06 | AC20726 | ND |
2014-03-06 | AC20727 | ND |
2014-03-06 | AC20728 | ND |
2014-03-06 | AC20724 | ND |
2015-02-25 | AC42783 | ND |
2015-02-25 | AC42788 | ND |
2015-02-25 | AC42787 | ND |
2015-02-25 | AC42782 | ND |
2015-02-25 | AC42784 | ND |
2015-02-25 | AC42785 | ND |
2015-02-25 | AC42786 | ND |
2018-05-07 | AD19068 | ND |
2018-05-07 | AD19069 | ND |
2018-05-07 | AD19070 | ND |
2018-05-07 | AD19071 | ND |
2018-05-07 | AD19072 | ND |
2018-05-07 | AD19073 | ND |
2018-05-07 | AD19074 | ND |