1,1,1-Trichloroethane
Bremen Water Department
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 4 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2014-08-25 | 324045RV-1403 | ND |
2017-07-05 | 17010673003RV-17 | ND |
2017-09-06 | 17014623003RV-17 | ND |
2017-10-02 | 17016333004RV-17 | ND |
2018-05-01 | 18006796001RV-18 | ND |
2018-07-24 | 18011673001RV-18 | ND |
2018-07-24 | 18011674001RV-18 | ND |
2018-11-06 | 18017827001RV-18 | ND |
2019-08-20 | 19012696001RV-19 | ND |