1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane
Pequannock Twp Water Department
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.
14
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 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-04-09 | 340410030 | ND |
| 2014-06-17 | 340617116 | ND |
| 2014-07-01 | 340701035 | ND |
| 2015-04-07 | 350407049.1 | ND |
| 2015-05-14 | 350515016 | ND |
| 2015-07-07 | 350707151.2 | ND |
| 2016-04-19 | 360419173.2 | ND |
| 2016-07-05 | 360705058.2 | ND |
| 2017-06-13 | 370613116 | ND |
| 2017-07-25 | 370725094 | ND |
| 2018-04-24 | 380424073.2 | ND |
| 2018-08-07 | 380807192 | ND |
| 2019-04-02 | 390402164.2 | ND |
| 2019-07-16 | 390716226 | ND |