1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane
Whispering Pines
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.
11
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-09-04 | AC65843 | ND |
| 2015-09-30 | AD09126 | ND |
| 2015-09-30 | AD09120 | ND |
| 2016-11-30 | AD59852 | ND |
| 2016-11-30 | AD59860 | ND |
| 2017-03-09 | AD74382 | ND |
| 2017-03-09 | AD74356 | ND |
| 2018-03-28 | AE20385 | ND |
| 2018-03-28 | AE20387 | ND |
| 2019-02-25 | AE55669 | ND |
| 2019-02-25 | AE55663 | ND |