1,1,1-Trichloroethane
Burkesville Water Works
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
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-04-22 | 4041970-01 | ND |
| 2014-07-15 | 4072078-01 | ND |
| 2014-10-21 | 4102386-01 | ND |
| 2015-02-03 | 5021209-01 | ND |
| 2015-04-21 | 5042964-01 | ND |
| 2015-08-04 | 5073286-01 | ND |
| 2015-10-20 | 5102700-01 | ND |
| 2016-01-19 | 6012616-01 | ND |
| 2016-04-19 | 6042718-01 | ND |
| 2016-07-19 | 6072797-01 | ND |
| 2016-10-18 | 6102646-01 | ND |
| 2017-03-07 | 7010953-01 | ND |
| 2017-04-18 | 7041101-01 | ND |
| 2017-07-18 | 7071170-01 | ND |
| 2017-10-17 | 7102144-01 | ND |
| 2018-10-23 | 8100579-01 | ND |
| 2019-10-29 | 9100687-01 | ND |