Dichlorodifluoromethane
Withee Waterworks
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.
4
Samples
0
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
0
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 0.335 ppb | 2 | 2 | 0.260 ppb - 0.410 ppb |
| 2015 | 0.280 ppb | 1 | 1 | 0.280 ppb |
| 2016 | 0.250 ppb | 1 | 1 | 0.250 ppb |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-04-07 | 778377 | 0.260 ppb |
| 2014-07-15 | 803077 | 0.410 ppb |
| 2015-07-14 | 870907 | 0.280 ppb |
| 2016-01-04 | 900038 | 0.250 ppb |