1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane
Morrisville State College
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.
19
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 | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
State, National, and Health Guidelines for Drinking Water
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-11-08 | 11081801C | ND |
| 2018-11-08 | 11081802C | ND |
| 2018-11-08 | 11081803C | ND |
| 2019-10-17 | 10171906CPOC | ND |
| 2019-10-17 | 10171905CPOC | ND |
| 2019-10-17 | 10171907CPOC | ND |
| 2020-10-07 | 10072004CPOC | ND |
| 2020-10-07 | 10072005CPOC | ND |
| 2020-10-07 | 10072003CPOC | ND |
| 2021-11-04 | 11042104C | ND |
| 2021-11-04 | 11042103C | ND |
| 2021-11-04 | 11042102C | ND |
| 2022-11-09 | 11092203C | ND |
| 2022-11-09 | 11092202C | ND |
| 2022-11-09 | 11092201C | ND |
| 2023-06-21 | EHS2300034560POC | ND |
| 2023-12-07 | 12072304C | ND |
| 2023-12-07 | 12072302C | ND |
| 2023-12-07 | 12072303C | ND |