1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane
Hi and Lo Estates
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.
9
Samples
0
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
0
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
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 | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-03-06 | 1403-00156-001 | ND |
| 2014-03-06 | 1403-00159-001 | ND |
| 2015-03-03 | 1503-00187-001 | ND |
| 2015-03-03 | 1503-00193-001 | ND |
| 2016-01-27 | 1601-01978-001 | ND |
| 2016-03-28 | 1603-02142-001 | ND |
| 2017-01-25 | 1701-02121-001 | ND |
| 2018-01-24 | 1801-02090-001 | ND |
| 2019-02-04 | 1902-00261-001 | ND |