1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane
East Windsor MUA
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.
13
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2014 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-05-14 | 340514147 | ND |
| 2014-08-13 | 340813041 | ND |
| 2014-11-12 | 341112082.1 | ND |
| 2014-12-09 | 341210026.3 | ND |
| 2014-12-10 | 341210029.4 | ND |
| 2015-08-11 | 350812016 | ND |
| 2016-08-10 | 360810067 | ND |
| 2017-05-11 | 370511089.1 | ND |
| 2017-05-11 | 370511091.1 | ND |
| 2017-08-10 | 370810148.1 | ND |
| 2017-09-21 | 370921026.1 | ND |
| 2018-07-26 | 380726149 | ND |
| 2019-08-08 | 390808215 | ND |