1,1,1-Trichloroethane
Lockesburg Waterworks
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
State, National, and Health Guidelines for Drinking Water
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-07-24 | 18207001201 | ND |
| 2019-02-04 | 19038002601 | ND |
| 2019-08-19 | 19233000908 | ND |
| 2020-02-03 | 20037001701 | ND |
| 2020-08-17 | 20233006101 | ND |
| 2021-01-27 | 21028010701 | ND |
| 2022-01-11 | 22013001901 | ND |
| 2022-04-06 | O196357-VOC-1 | ND |
| 2022-07-19 | O199847-VOC-1 | ND |
| 2023-02-07 | O206091-VOC-1 | ND |
| 2023-07-31 | O211163-VOC-1 | ND |