1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane
Hudson Water Department
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.
15
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-12-18 | 1412-01126-001 | ND |
| 2014-12-18 | 1412-01128-001 | ND |
| 2015-12-02 | 1512-00381-001 | ND |
| 2015-12-14 | 1512-01282-001 | ND |
| 2016-12-28 | 1612-02149-001 | ND |
| 2016-12-28 | 1612-02154-001 | ND |
| 2017-11-30 | 1712-00025-001 | ND |
| 2017-12-13 | 1712-01417-001 | ND |
| 2017-12-13 | 1712-01420-001 | ND |
| 2018-10-24 | 118102585.01 | ND |
| 2018-10-24 | 118102587.01 | ND |
| 2018-12-17 | 118121517.01 | ND |
| 2019-10-23 | 119102712.01 | ND |
| 2019-10-23 | 119102716.01 | ND |
| 2019-12-20 | 119121670.01 | ND |