1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane
Harris County MUD 157
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.
14
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 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-08-07 | AC62556 | ND |
| 2015-05-15 | AC92350 | ND |
| 2015-05-15 | AC92346 | ND |
| 2015-09-29 | AD08995 | ND |
| 2015-12-07 | AD15794 | ND |
| 2016-02-11 | AD23387 | ND |
| 2016-02-11 | AD23379 | ND |
| 2017-03-14 | AD74883 | ND |
| 2017-03-14 | AD74945 | ND |
| 2017-12-15 | AE07852 | ND |
| 2018-03-28 | AE20383 | ND |
| 2018-03-28 | AE20419 | ND |
| 2019-02-20 | AE55091 | ND |
| 2019-12-19 | AE92885 | ND |