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1,1,1-Trichloroethane

Carefree Water Company

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
2018ND20ND
2019ND20ND
2020ND20ND
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
2018-01-16201801160439VND
2018-01-16201801160440VND
2019-04-18201904180312VND
2019-04-18201904180313VND
2020-03-25202003260028VND
2020-03-31202004010093VND
2021-06-02202106030135VND
2021-06-02202106030136VND
2022-01-31202202010033VND
2022-01-31202202010034VND
2023-04-19380-44315-1ND
2023-04-19380-44315-2ND