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1,1,1-Trichloroethane

Sevier County Water Association

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.

 

13

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

0

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

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

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
2018-05-2118144005701ND
2018-07-2418207002001ND
2019-04-2919122009701ND
2019-08-2819241001401ND
2020-05-2620149002509ND
2020-07-2220204001801ND
2020-08-1720233006801ND
2021-04-0621098007201ND
2021-08-0221217000201ND
2022-04-05O196358-VOC-1ND
2022-07-05O199205-VOC-1ND
2023-04-05O207333-VOC-1ND
2023-07-03O210122-VOC-1ND