1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane
Veolia Delaware Operations
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.
2
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 |
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2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2020 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2021 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2022 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2023 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
State, National, and Health Guidelines for Drinking Water
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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2018-12-31 | S816910 | ND |
2021-12-29 | S1159663 | ND |