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.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2014 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 2 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2014-01-15 | VO*F1401093-04A | ND |
2014-04-02 | VO*F1404032-04A | ND |
2014-07-21 | VO*F1407181-04A | ND |
2014-10-21 | VO*F1410194-04A | ND |
2015-01-14 | VO*3171717 | ND |
2016-01-19 | VO*3390384 | ND |
2017-01-17 | VO*3624354 | ND |
2018-01-03 | VO*3849269 | ND |
2019-01-14 | 4174586 | ND |
2019-10-01 | 4443828 | ND |