1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane
Sjra Grp Sw Treatment Plant
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.
12
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | ND | 6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-04-12 | AD32829 | ND |
| 2016-04-12 | AD32827 | ND |
| 2016-09-16 | AD50113 | ND |
| 2016-09-16 | AD50115 | ND |
| 2016-12-02 | AD60335 | ND |
| 2016-12-02 | AD60339 | ND |
| 2017-01-19 | AD65781 | ND |
| 2017-01-19 | AD65775 | ND |
| 2018-01-26 | AE11026 | ND |
| 2018-01-26 | AE11030 | ND |
| 2019-01-28 | AE51682 | ND |
| 2019-01-28 | AE51676 | ND |