1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane
Medford Twp Department of Muni
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.
16
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-04-01 | L6148425-2 | ND |
| 2016-04-01 | L6148425-3 | ND |
| 2016-04-01 | L6148425-4 | ND |
| 2016-04-01 | L6148425-1 | ND |
| 2016-04-01 | L6148425-5 | ND |
| 2016-04-01 | L6148425-6 | ND |
| 2016-04-01 | L6148425-7 | ND |
| 2016-04-01 | L6148425-8 | ND |
| 2017-12-28 | L6989251-2 | ND |
| 2017-12-28 | L6989251-3 | ND |
| 2017-12-28 | L6989251-4 | ND |
| 2017-12-28 | L6989251-1 | ND |
| 2017-12-28 | L6989251-5 | ND |
| 2017-12-28 | L6989251-6 | ND |
| 2017-12-28 | L6989251-7 | ND |
| 2017-12-28 | L6989251-8 | ND |