1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane
Aqua NJ - Riegel Ridge
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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 | AE51932 | ND |
2014-10-07 | AE51933 | ND |
2015-01-06 | AE61719 | ND |
2015-01-06 | AE61720 | ND |
2016-03-01 | AF09231 | ND |
2016-03-01 | AF09232 | ND |
2017-04-27 | AF49731 | ND |
2017-04-27 | AF49732 | ND |
2018-06-06 | AF86318 | ND |
2018-06-14 | AF86992 | ND |