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1,1,1-Trichloroethane

Norphlet 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.

 

12

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

0

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2018ND40ND
2019ND30ND
2020ND10ND
2021ND10ND
2022ND20ND
2023ND10ND

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
2018-02-2618060002201ND
2018-04-3018123005501ND
2018-07-1018193006501ND
2018-10-2918305001801ND
2019-02-1919052004301ND
2019-02-1919052004401ND
2019-07-1519198002501ND
2020-07-2020204000301ND
2021-08-1021224007101ND
2022-01-2422027007101ND
2022-08-16O200995-VOC-1ND
2023-08-15O211592-VOC-1ND