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1,1,1-Trichloroethane

SBDNO County Service Area 64

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.

 

17

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

0

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2013N/A00N/A
2014ND70ND
2015ND60ND
2016N/A00N/A
2017ND20ND
2018ND20ND
2019N/A00N/A

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
2014-01-143761-005-1430ND
2014-01-143761-004-1325ND
2014-01-143761-002-1255ND
2014-01-293761-005-1045ND
2014-01-293761-004-1310ND
2014-01-293761-002-1200ND
2014-01-293761-001-1415ND
2015-01-053761-002-1220ND
2015-04-013761-001-1320ND
2015-07-243761-006-1630ND
2015-07-303761-006-1525ND
2015-08-023761-006-0700ND
2015-08-043761-006-0700ND
2017-01-033761-005-1015ND
2017-01-053761-004-0930ND
2018-04-023761-002-1055ND
2018-04-023761-001-1215ND