1,1,1-Trichloroethane
Chaparral 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.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
State and national drinking water standards and health guidelines
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 |
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2016-08-24 | 201608240433V | ND |
2016-08-24 | 201608240434V | ND |
2016-08-24 | 201608240435V | ND |
2017-05-23 | 705278-01 | ND |
2017-08-02 | 7080355-01 | ND |
2018-06-06 | 201806060877V | ND |
2019-05-16 | 201905160369V | ND |
2019-05-16 | 201905160370V | ND |