1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane
Newburgh Consolidated WD
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.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
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2014 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
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 |
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2014-11-24 | 420-84852-1(POCS | ND |
2014-11-24 | 420-84852-2(POCS | ND |
2015-05-27 | 420-90711-2(POCS | ND |
2015-05-27 | 420-90711-1(POCS | ND |
2016-05-25 | 420-104832-1(POC | ND |
2016-05-25 | 420-104832-2(POC | ND |
2017-05-16 | 420-120884-2(POC | ND |
2017-05-16 | 420-120884-1(POC | ND |
2018-04-09 | 420-135144-1POC | ND |
2018-04-09 | 420-135144-2POC | ND |
2019-10-22 | 420-162188-2POC | ND |
2019-10-22 | 420-162188-1POC | ND |