1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane
Springhill Mobile Home Park
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.
9
Samples
0
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
1
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | 0.167 ppb | 3 | 1 | ND - 0.500 ppb |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-11-18 | 11191427 | ND |
| 2016-11-17 | SH164169 | ND |
| 2017-12-12 | SH173083 | ND |
| 2018-11-27 | SH182701 | ND |
| 2018-11-27 | J8K1589-02 | ND |
| 2018-11-27 | J8K1589-01 | ND |
| 2019-12-13 | 19L0726-02 | ND |
| 2019-12-13 | 12131911-3 | 0.500 ppb |
| 2019-12-13 | 19L0726-01 | ND |