1,1,1-Trichloroethane
Star-mindingall Water Authority
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.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
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
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 |
---|---|---|
2014-04-16 | 140417030-1 | ND |
2014-07-17 | 140718019-1 | ND |
2015-07-15 | 150716024-1 | ND |
2015-07-15 | 150716024-2 | ND |
2016-04-15 | 160415037-1 | ND |
2016-07-14 | 160714049-1 | ND |
2017-04-28 | 170501006-1 | ND |
2017-07-12 | 170710032-1 | ND |
2018-06-18 | 180618038-1 | ND |
2018-07-09 | 180709042-001 | ND |
2019-04-11 | 19040442-001AA | ND |
2019-07-08 | 20111585001_IVOC | ND |