1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane
Herkimer Village
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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2014-12-19 | 1420630-POC | ND |
2014-12-19 | 1420629-POC | ND |
2015-10-23 | 1516911-POC | ND |
2015-10-23 | 1517221-POC | ND |
2016-12-16 | 1620762-001-POC | ND |
2016-12-16 | 1620762-003-POC | ND |
2017-12-01 | 1719611-001-POC | ND |
2017-12-01 | 1719610-001-POC | ND |
2018-11-30 | 1820339-2-POC | ND |
2018-11-30 | 1820337-1-POC | ND |
2019-12-16 | 1920832-001-POC | ND |
2019-12-16 | 1920832-002-POC | ND |