1,1,1-Trichloroethane
Lca Emmaus Consecutive Div
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 |
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2014 | 0.0250 ppb | 20 | 1 | ND - 0.500 ppb |
2015 | ND | 20 | 0 | ND |
2016 | 0.0250 ppb | 20 | 1 | ND - 0.500 ppb |
2017 | 0.0300 ppb | 20 | 1 | ND - 0.600 ppb |
2018 | ND | 13 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 14 | 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
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