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.
11
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-03-08 | LLH69426 | ND |
| 2018-05-30 | LLH82924 | ND |
| 2018-08-27 | LLI01494 | ND |
| 2018-11-19 | LLI15976 | ND |
| 2018-11-19 | LLI15978 | ND |
| 2018-11-19 | LLI15977 | ND |
| 2019-03-07 | LLI28317 | ND |
| 2019-06-27 | LLI46828 | ND |
| 2019-07-24 | LLI52063 | ND |
| 2019-10-10 | LLI70511 | ND |
| 2019-12-27 | LLI86075 | ND |