1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane
Aqua NJ - Califon
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.
11
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 3 | 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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2014-10-07 | AE51965 | ND |
2015-01-15 | AE62950 | ND |
2015-01-15 | AE62951 | ND |
2016-03-22 | AF11122 | ND |
2017-01-11 | AF40473 | ND |
2017-05-11 | AF51168 | ND |
2018-01-15 | 2288860001 | ND |
2018-01-30 | AF74985 | ND |
2019-01-28 | AG07510 | ND |
2019-03-26 | AG12670 | ND |
2019-12-18 | AG43379 | ND |