1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane
Sneedville Utility District
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 4 | 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 | Result |
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2014-04-01 | ND |
2015-04-06 | ND |
2015-06-02 | ND |
2015-07-06 | ND |
2015-10-05 | ND |
2016-01-05 | ND |
2016-04-05 | ND |
2017-03-09 | ND |
2017-05-02 | ND |
2017-07-06 | ND |
2017-10-02 | ND |
2018-01-02 | ND |
2018-04-03 | ND |
2018-07-02 | ND |
2018-10-10 | ND |
2019-03-19 | ND |
2019-04-01 | ND |
2019-07-01 | ND |
2019-10-01 | ND |