1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane
Tra Livingston Regional Water Supply
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 1 | 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 |
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2014-09-30 | AC68568 | ND |
2015-08-12 | AD03856 | ND |
2016-03-23 | AD30169 | ND |
2016-04-13 | AD33035 | ND |
2016-09-26 | AD51210 | ND |
2016-11-15 | AD58059 | ND |
2017-02-23 | AD71793 | ND |
2018-02-06 | AE12522 | ND |
2019-02-28 | AE56576 | ND |