Chlorodifluoromethane
Alexander County Water District
NOTE: Alexander County Water District purchases water from City of Hickory which is required to test for chlorodifluoromethane. Sample information shown below was taken by City of Hickory.
Chlorodifluoromethane (Freon 22) is a refrigerant, solvent and aerosol propellant banned in 2000 under the Montreal Protocol because of its ozone-depleting properties. Freons can cause heart, nervous system and liver damage.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Alexander County Water District purchases water from City of Hickory which is required to test for chlorodifluoromethane. Sample information shown below was taken by City of Hickory.
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2014-08-11 | 35149925001AM | ND |
2014-11-12 | 35163668001AM | ND |
2015-02-16 | 35175958001AM | ND |
2015-05-08 | 35187552001AM | ND |