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1,1,1-Trichloroethane

Redhill Water Association

NOTE: Redhill Water Association purchases water from Alma Waterworks which is required to test for 1,1,1-trichloroethane. Sample information shown below was taken by Alma 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.

 

10

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

0

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2018ND10ND
2019ND10ND
2020ND50ND
2021ND50ND
2022ND40ND
2023ND40ND

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

NOTE: Redhill Water Association purchases water from Alma Waterworks which is required to test for 1,1,1-trichloroethane. Sample information shown below was taken by Alma Waterworks.

Date Lab ID Result
2018-01-0118004012709ND
2019-02-0519038001501ND
2020-01-0720009017401ND
2020-04-1320107011508ND
2020-07-0820191012409ND
2020-11-0220310000709ND
2021-01-1921021001907ND
2021-04-0621098014201ND
2022-04-04O196531-VOC-1ND
2023-04-10O207795-VOC-1ND