1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane
Cleveland Public Water System
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.
13
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-01-18 | 17A1074-01 | ND |
| 2017-01-18 | 17A1074-02 | ND |
| 2017-01-18 | 17A1074-03 | ND |
| 2017-01-18 | 17A1074-04 | ND |
| 2017-12-05 | 17L0400-01 | ND |
| 2018-02-28 | 18C0118-01 | ND |
| 2018-02-28 | 18C0120-01 | ND |
| 2018-02-28 | 18C0122-01 | ND |
| 2018-02-28 | 18C0124-01 | ND |
| 2019-01-16 | 525657001 | ND |
| 2019-01-16 | 525657002 | ND |
| 2019-01-16 | 525657003 | ND |
| 2019-01-16 | 525657004 | ND |