Trichlorofluoromethane
Dunkirk City and Area
Trichlorofluoromethane (Freon 11) 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
State and national drinking water standards and health guidelines
EWG Health Guideline 1,300 ppb
The EWG Health Guideline of 1,300 ppb for trichlorofluoromethane 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 harm to internal organs.
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
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2014-02-06 | POC2014 DUNKIRK | ND |
2015-02-05 | POCS15 DUNKIRK | ND |
2016-03-23 | POCS DUNKIRK 201 | ND |
2017-04-05 | POC 2017 DUNKIRK | ND |
2018-08-01 | POCS 18 DUNKIRK | ND |
2018-08-01 | POCS 2018 DUNKIR | ND |
2019-07-10 | POCS 19 DUNKIRK | ND |