1,1,1-Trichloroethane
Four Winds Hospital
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | ND | 3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-25 | AQ03138-POC | ND |
| 2014-03-25 | 1.400990-POC | ND |
| 2016-11-10 | 1.603267 | ND |
| 2016-11-10 | 1.603266 | ND |
| 2016-11-10 | 1.60368 | ND |
| 2017-03-09 | 1.700564 | ND |
| 2019-08-22 | 1.902365POCS | ND |
| 2019-08-22 | 1.902366POCS | ND |
| 2019-08-22 | 1.902364POCS | ND |