1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane
Aqua NJ - Lawrence
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.
26
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 | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 7 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-05-28 | AE34663 | ND |
| 2014-05-28 | AE34667 | ND |
| 2015-01-13 | AE62550 | ND |
| 2015-01-13 | AE62551 | ND |
| 2016-01-05 | AF04394 | ND |
| 2016-01-05 | AF04395 | ND |
| 2016-11-30 | AF37139 | ND |
| 2017-03-01 | AF44932 | ND |
| 2017-03-23 | AF46830 | ND |
| 2017-06-08 | AF54046 | ND |
| 2017-07-25 | AF58351 | ND |
| 2017-11-28 | 2279567002 | ND |
| 2017-11-28 | 2279567001 | ND |
| 2017-12-14 | 2283624001 | ND |
| 2018-02-05 | AF75680 | ND |
| 2018-06-06 | AF86168 | ND |
| 2018-08-14 | AF92715 | ND |
| 2018-08-14 | AF92723 | ND |
| 2018-08-14 | AF92719 | ND |
| 2018-10-29 | AF99887 | ND |
| 2019-02-25 | AG09925 | ND |
| 2019-04-16 | AG14631 | ND |
| 2019-08-26 | AG29768 | ND |
| 2019-08-26 | AG29767 | ND |
| 2019-08-26 | AG29766 | ND |
| 2019-10-29 | AG37554 | ND |