1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane
Central Arkansas Water
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 |
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2014 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 2 | 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 |
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2014-01-29 | 14030009201 | ND |
2014-07-03 | 14184014401 | ND |
2015-03-10 | 15070000601 | ND |
2015-07-06 | 15190001109 | ND |
2016-02-01 | 16036001502 | ND |
2016-07-05 | 16189013301 | ND |
2017-02-01 | 17033011101 | ND |
2017-07-03 | 17187007301 | ND |
2018-01-02 | 18004008901 | ND |
2018-07-03 | 18186010409 | ND |
2019-01-07 | 19010010201 | ND |
2019-09-09 | 19254006001 | ND |