Dichlorodifluoromethane
City of Weslaco
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 | 1 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2014-07-23 | AC60686 | ND |
2015-07-14 | AC99431 | ND |
2016-07-14 | AD44289 | ND |
2017-08-03 | AD92064 | ND |
2018-08-15 | AE37204 | ND |
2019-08-22 | AE80248 | ND |