1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane
Lebanon
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.
14
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2013 | ND | 7 | 0 | ND |
| 2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | ND | 7 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-02-19 | AB92896 | ND |
| 2013-02-19 | AB92893 | ND |
| 2013-02-19 | AB92894 | ND |
| 2013-02-19 | AB92895 | ND |
| 2013-02-19 | AB92897 | ND |
| 2013-02-19 | AB92898 | ND |
| 2013-02-19 | AB92899 | ND |
| 2016-02-29 | AC67122 | ND |
| 2016-02-29 | AC67123 | ND |
| 2016-02-29 | AC67124 | ND |
| 2016-02-29 | AC67125 | ND |
| 2016-02-29 | AC67127 | ND |
| 2016-02-29 | AC67128 | ND |
| 2016-02-29 | AC67126 | ND |