Dichlorodifluoromethane
Monroe County Water Authority (MCWA)
Dichlorodifluoromethane (Freon-12) 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2014-04-12 | 481240POC | ND |
2014-05-12 | 481222POCS | ND |
2015-08-11 | 547828POCS | ND |
2016-05-11 | 201605110439POCS | ND |
2016-05-11 | 589767POCS | ND |
2017-05-10 | 201705110595POCS | ND |
2017-05-11 | 201705110547POCS | ND |
2018-05-10 | 201805110629POCS | ND |
2018-05-10 | 201805110521POCS | ND |