1,1,1-Trichloroethane
Los Angeles County WW District 40 Reg 38 Lake Los Angeles
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 |
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2014 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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 |
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2014-06-17 | 5442-003-1117 | ND |
2014-06-17 | 5442-008-1108 | ND |
2015-06-22 | 5442-003-0915 | ND |
2015-06-22 | 5442-008-0915 | ND |
2016-05-12 | 5442-003-1055 | ND |
2016-05-12 | 5442-008-0950 | ND |
2019-01-08 | 9590-008-1019 | ND |
2019-05-07 | 9590-003-1047 | ND |