1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane
Chester, Town of
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.
10
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-01-13 | B14010919-001C | ND |
| 2015-02-09 | B15020730-003F | ND |
| 2015-05-12 | B15051136-001A | ND |
| 2015-11-02 | B15110130-003A | ND |
| 2016-01-11 | B16010647-003C | ND |
| 2016-04-04 | B16040255-001A | ND |
| 2016-07-12 | B16070862-003A | ND |
| 2017-01-17 | B17011117-001C | ND |
| 2018-03-05 | B18030356-001C | ND |
| 2019-01-08 | B19010687-001C | ND |