1,1,1-Trichloroethane
Greenville Water Works
1,1,1-Trichloroethane is a solvent and a degreasing agent used for manufacturing metal products and as ingredient in cleaners and aerosols. Exposure to 1,1,1-trichloroethane can harm the nervous system, liver and circulatory system.
11
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 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
State and national drinking water standards and health guidelines
EPA Maximum Contaminant
Level (MCL) 200 ppb
The legal limit for 1,1,1-trichloroethane, established in 1987, was based on toxicity studies conducted in laboratory animals in the 1970s and 1980s.
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-01-22 | 140123020-1 | ND |
| 2014-01-22 | 140123020-2 | ND |
| 2014-04-22 | 140423018-1 | ND |
| 2016-01-19 | 160120028-2 | ND |
| 2016-01-19 | 160120028-3 | ND |
| 2016-01-19 | 160120028-1 | ND |
| 2017-01-17 | 170118030-1 | ND |
| 2017-01-17 | 170118030-2 | ND |
| 2019-01-22 | 19010595-003A | ND |
| 2019-01-22 | 19010595-001A | ND |
| 2019-01-22 | 19010595-002A | ND |