1,1,1-Trichloroethane
Reedtown Water Association
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.
10
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 | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-05 | 140206-012VO | ND |
| 2014-04-28 | 140429-002VO | ND |
| 2014-06-04 | 140605-014VO | ND |
| 2014-10-13 | 141014-005VO | ND |
| 2015-03-24 | 150325-002VO | ND |
| 2015-04-22 | 150423-004VO | ND |
| 2015-09-29 | 150930-001VO | ND |
| 2015-09-29 | 150930-002VO | ND |
| 2017-04-18 | 170419-005VO | ND |
| 2019-02-25 | 190226-004VO | ND |