Dichlorodifluoromethane
Beechwood Water Supply Corporation
NOTE: Beechwood Water Supply Corporation purchases water from South Sabine Water Supply Corporation which is required to test for dichlorodifluoromethane. Sample information shown below was taken by South Sabine Water Supply Corporation.
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.
Samples
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
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 | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Beechwood Water Supply Corporation purchases water from South Sabine Water Supply Corporation which is required to test for dichlorodifluoromethane. Sample information shown below was taken by South Sabine Water Supply Corporation.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-06-19 | Q1422325001 | ND |
| 2015-05-27 | Q1519623004 | ND |
| 2016-09-27 | Q1640887005 | ND |
| 2017-07-17 | Q1729392002 | ND |
| 2018-08-27 | Q1834371004 | ND |
| 2019-07-18 | Q1946119001 | ND |