1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane
Westwood Beach
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.
15
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 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-07-22 | Q1528496004 | ND |
| 2015-07-22 | Q1528496005 | ND |
| 2015-07-22 | Q1528496001 | ND |
| 2016-12-06 | Q1653109009 | ND |
| 2016-12-06 | Q1653109005 | ND |
| 2016-12-06 | Q1653109011 | ND |
| 2017-10-02 | Q1748077016 | ND |
| 2017-10-02 | Q1748077017 | ND |
| 2017-10-02 | Q1748077020 | ND |
| 2018-10-10 | Q1840455012 | ND |
| 2018-10-10 | Q1840455005 | ND |
| 2018-10-10 | Q1840455006 | ND |
| 2019-06-13 | Q1935800008 | ND |
| 2019-06-13 | Q1935800010 | ND |
| 2019-06-13 | Q1935800012 | ND |