1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane
City of Arlington
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2014 | ND | 2 | 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 |
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2014-02-11 | Q1404025013 | ND |
2014-07-16 | Q1428390002 | ND |
2015-01-21 | Q1502500002 | ND |
2015-07-21 | Q1528156012 | ND |
2016-01-06 | Q1600353013 | ND |
2016-07-13 | Q1628428004 | ND |
2017-01-24 | Q1703096008 | ND |
2017-07-25 | Q1730774008 | ND |
2018-01-23 | Q1802577002 | ND |
2018-07-24 | Q1829429002 | ND |
2019-02-20 | Q1907393012 | ND |
2019-07-31 | Q1949576001 | ND |