1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane
Sparta Township Water Utility -- Highlands
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.
12
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 | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-12-08 | 341208038 | ND |
| 2015-04-23 | 350424030 | ND |
| 2015-07-23 | 350723058 | ND |
| 2015-07-23 | 350723057 | ND |
| 2015-10-20 | 351020156 | ND |
| 2016-11-29 | 361129018 | ND |
| 2017-10-20 | 371020048 | ND |
| 2018-06-13 | 380613214 | ND |
| 2018-06-13 | 380613215 | ND |
| 2018-06-13 | 380613216 | ND |
| 2018-06-13 | 380613217 | ND |
| 2019-10-30 | 391030107 | ND |