Dichlorodifluoromethane
May Water Supply Corporation
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2014-03-18 | AC47370 | ND |
2015-02-10 | AC79975 | ND |
2016-02-22 | AD24403 | ND |
2016-09-21 | AD50583 | ND |
2016-12-05 | AD60357 | ND |
2017-03-16 | AD75504 | ND |
2018-02-01 | AE11891 | ND |
2019-02-26 | AE55976 | ND |