1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane
River Woods On Lake Oconee S/d
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 5 | 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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2016-08-16 | AJ22836 | ND |
2016-08-16 | AJ22837 | ND |
2017-06-19 | AJ57836 | ND |
2018-05-14 | AJ89438 | ND |
2019-05-02 | AK16205 | ND |
2019-05-02 | AK16206 | ND |
2019-05-02 | AK16207 | ND |
2019-07-24 | AK23352 | ND |
2019-10-14 | AK35008 | ND |