Dichlorodifluoromethane
Stratford 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 | 0.230 ppb | 1 | 1 | 0.230 ppb |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | 0.890 ppb | 3 | 3 | 0.430 ppb - 1.70 ppb |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-19 | 771216 | 0.230 ppb |
| 2017-08-23 | 1013442 | 0.430 ppb |
| 2017-08-23 | 1013446 | 0.540 ppb |
| 2017-08-23 | 1013445 | 1.70 ppb |