1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane
Dean Water Supply Corporation
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 | 4 | 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 |
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2014-12-19 | Q1460754007 | ND |
2015-07-02 | AC98352 | ND |
2015-12-02 | Q1547859006 | ND |
2015-12-02 | Q1547859003 | ND |
2015-12-02 | Q1547859002 | ND |
2016-10-17 | Q1644288006 | ND |
2016-10-17 | Q1644288003 | ND |
2016-10-17 | Q1644288002 | ND |
2017-08-30 | Q1739978013 | ND |
2017-08-30 | Q1739978021 | ND |
2017-08-30 | Q1739978016 | ND |
2018-08-01 | Q1830513008 | ND |
2018-08-01 | Q1830513002 | ND |
2018-08-01 | Q1830513006 | ND |
2019-08-08 | Q1952672002 | ND |
2019-08-08 | Q1952672006 | ND |
2019-08-08 | Q1952672004 | ND |