1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane
City of La Palma
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2014 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 3 | 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 |
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2014-02-03 | 4417-006-0925 | ND |
2014-05-05 | 4417-001-1140 | ND |
2015-03-02 | 4417-006-0945 | ND |
2015-05-04 | 4417-001-0835 | ND |
2016-02-08 | 4417-006-0850 | ND |
2017-01-30 | 4417-006-1040 | ND |
2017-03-06 | 4417-001-1140 | ND |
2017-05-01 | 4417-001-0915 | ND |
2017-07-03 | 4417-001-0815 | ND |
2018-02-05 | 4417-006-0835 | ND |
2018-03-05 | 4417-001-0835 | ND |
2018-04-02 | 4417-001-0825 | ND |
2019-02-04 | 4417-001-0820 | ND |
2019-02-04 | 4417-006-0840 | ND |