1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane
Springfield
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
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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2014-03-24 | AC20686 | ND |
2014-03-25 | AC20685 | ND |
2015-03-26 | AC44437 | ND |
2015-03-26 | AC44436 | ND |
2016-03-30 | AC68381 | ND |
2016-03-30 | AC68382 | ND |
2017-03-27 | AC92733 | ND |
2017-03-27 | AC92734 | ND |
2018-05-22 | AD17333 | ND |
2018-05-22 | AD17334 | ND |
2019-03-26 | AD41224 | ND |
2019-03-26 | AD41225 | ND |