1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane
City of Corsicana
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 2 | 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 |
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2014-07-23 | Q1430464005 | ND |
2014-07-23 | Q1430464008 | ND |
2015-07-29 | Q1529448006 | ND |
2015-07-29 | Q1529448007 | ND |
2016-07-12 | Q1628094002 | ND |
2016-07-12 | Q1628094003 | ND |
2017-07-26 | Q1730737002 | ND |
2017-07-26 | Q1730737006 | ND |
2018-07-17 | Q1828588001 | ND |
2018-07-17 | Q1828588004 | ND |
2019-07-29 | Q1948665001 | ND |
2019-09-24 | Q1968203001 | ND |