Trichlorofluoromethane
Cape Vincent Town Water Department 3 & 4
NOTE: Cape Vincent Town Water Department 3 & 4 purchases water from Cape Vincent Village which is required to test for trichlorofluoromethane. Sample information shown below was taken by Cape Vincent Village.
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.
Samples
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 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
NOTE: Cape Vincent Town Water Department 3 & 4 purchases water from Cape Vincent Village which is required to test for trichlorofluoromethane. Sample information shown below was taken by Cape Vincent Village.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-11-18 | EHS1900057199-01POC | ND |
| 2021-04-21 | L2120751-01 | ND |
| 2022-07-28 | L2240410-01 POCS | ND |
| 2022-09-26 | EHS2200047116SR1 POC | ND |
| 2023-04-05 | 2318239-01 | ND |