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1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane

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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.

 

13

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

0

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2018ND20ND
2019ND20ND
2020ND30ND
2021ND20ND
2022ND20ND
2023ND20ND

ppb = parts per billion

State, National, and Health Guidelines for Drinking Water

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
2018-08-01Q1830497002ND
2018-08-01Q1830497003ND
2019-07-16Q1945273001ND
2019-11-06Q1975670001ND
2020-03-18Q2012014008ND
2020-03-18Q2012014010ND
2020-06-29Q2025922001ND
2021-08-16Q2121819003ND
2021-08-16Q2121819005ND
2022-07-26Q2221158001ND
2022-10-21Q2232015001ND
2023-05-11Q2318027003ND
2023-05-11Q2318027005ND