1,1,1-Trichloroethane
Edwardsport Water Utility
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.
9
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-06-23 | 2014060276RV-140 | ND |
| 2015-05-19 | 15007003001RV-15 | ND |
| 2016-04-18 | 16005836001RV-16 | ND |
| 2016-07-11 | 16010911001RV-16 | ND |
| 2016-11-02 | 16018125001RV-16 | ND |
| 2017-01-11 | 17000948001RV-17 | ND |
| 2017-04-19 | 17005970001RV-17 | ND |
| 2018-04-23 | 18006243001RV-18 | ND |
| 2019-05-21 | 19007474001RV-19 | ND |