Trichlorofluoromethane
Collins/gowanda Correctional Facilities
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.
9
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
State, National, and Health Guidelines for Drinking Water
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-03-05 | 480-132291-1 | ND |
| 2018-05-08 | 480-135652-1 | ND |
| 2018-08-20 | 480-140641-1 | ND |
| 2019-02-26 | 480-149528-1 | ND |
| 2019-08-13 | EHS1900040899-SR-2PO | ND |
| 2020-08-12 | 480-173768-1POC | ND |
| 2021-09-21 | 480-189918-1 | ND |
| 2022-03-16 | EHS2200008609-1POC | ND |
| 2023-08-15 | R2307490-001 | ND |