1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane
Aquarion Water Company of Connecticut - Stamford
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 1 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2014-01-07 | 201400283-VOC1 | ND |
2014-05-05 | 201406147-VOC1 | ND |
2015-01-06 | 201500351-VOC1 | ND |
2015-08-03 | 201510463-VOC1 | ND |
2016-01-11 | 201600500-VOC1 | ND |
2016-10-31 | 201615141-VOC1 | ND |
2017-01-17 | 201701124-VOC1 | ND |
2017-02-01 | 201701794-VOC1 | ND |
2018-01-02 | 201800021-VOC1 | ND |
2019-01-07 | 201900234-VOC1 | ND |