1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane
City of Toyah
NOTE: City of Toyah purchases water from City of Balmorhea which is required to test for 1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethane. Sample information shown below was taken by City of Balmorhea.
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 | 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
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
NOTE: City of Toyah purchases water from City of Balmorhea which is required to test for 1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethane. Sample information shown below was taken by City of Balmorhea.
Date | Lab ID | Result |
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2015-08-12 | Q1531985003 | ND |
2016-08-09 | Q1633333006 | ND |
2017-09-11 | Q1743004001 | ND |
2018-09-19 | Q1837703006 | ND |
2019-08-13 | Q1954633002 | ND |