1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane
City of Gilmer
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.
15
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 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-07-20 | Q1527775002 | ND |
| 2015-07-20 | Q1527775004 | ND |
| 2015-07-20 | Q1527775005 | ND |
| 2016-05-25 | Q1620683010 | ND |
| 2016-05-25 | Q1620683011 | ND |
| 2016-05-25 | Q1620683014 | ND |
| 2017-03-16 | Q1711226001 | ND |
| 2017-03-16 | Q1711226004 | ND |
| 2017-03-16 | Q1711226006 | ND |
| 2018-08-30 | Q1834899002 | ND |
| 2018-08-30 | Q1834899003 | ND |
| 2018-08-30 | Q1834899006 | ND |
| 2019-10-10 | Q1972218001 | ND |
| 2019-10-10 | Q1972218003 | ND |
| 2019-10-10 | Q1972218005 | ND |