1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane
Bethel Ash Water Supply Corporation Bethel Plant
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 1 | 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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2014-07-24 | Q1430757009 | ND |
2015-01-22 | Q1502407001 | ND |
2015-01-22 | Q1502407003 | ND |
2015-06-25 | Q1524290001 | ND |
2016-02-16 | Q1607039002 | ND |
2016-02-16 | AD23695 | ND |
2016-03-21 | AD29591 | ND |
2016-07-25 | AD45454 | ND |
2016-11-07 | Q1647802001 | ND |
2017-03-15 | Q1711660004 | ND |
2017-05-31 | Q1723094001 | ND |
2017-09-05 | Q1741733002 | ND |
2018-06-26 | Q1825432001 | ND |
2019-03-14 | Q1911007006 | ND |