1,1,1-Trichloroethane
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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.
23
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 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 7 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-01-14 | 1401544-001A | ND |
| 2014-05-12 | 1405525-001A | ND |
| 2014-05-12 | 1405525-003A | ND |
| 2015-05-06 | 1505383-001A | ND |
| 2015-05-06 | 1505383-003A | ND |
| 2015-10-21 | 1510I87-001A | ND |
| 2016-01-12 | 1601659-001A | ND |
| 2016-04-12 | 1604872-001A | ND |
| 2017-04-26 | 35375001 | ND |
| 2017-04-26 | 35375101 | ND |
| 2018-03-21 | 18C0512-02_01 | ND |
| 2018-03-21 | 18C0512-01_01 | ND |
| 2018-04-24 | 38996201 | ND |
| 2018-07-24 | 40183601 | ND |
| 2018-08-06 | 18H0264-01_02 | ND |
| 2018-09-26 | 41906001 | ND |
| 2018-12-14 | 41278001 | ND |
| 2019-01-15 | 42261701 | ND |
| 2019-07-10 | 45953001 | ND |
| 2019-09-11 | 44922001 | ND |
| 2019-10-22 | 46635901 | ND |
| 2019-11-18 | 19K0462-02 | ND |
| 2019-11-18 | 19K0462-01 | ND |