1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane
Pahrump Utility Company Inc.
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.
8
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 2 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2014-04-23 | A4D2169-01 | ND |
2015-04-01 | 150402015-001 | ND |
2016-10-13 | 1610140236-001 | ND |
2016-10-18 | 161019081-001 | ND |
2017-11-08 | 171109013-001 | ND |
2018-08-29 | 180831038-001 | ND |
2019-06-11 | 190613058-001 | ND |
2019-06-19 | 190621016-001 | ND |