1,1,1-Trichloroethane
Valencia Water Company Town Division
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
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-01-21 | 550-18092-3 | ND |
| 2014-01-21 | 550-18092-4V | ND |
| 2014-03-11 | 550-21000-1V | ND |
| 2014-05-06 | 550-24091-2 | ND |
| 2014-07-08 | 550-27524-1 | ND |
| 2016-12-01 | 541229-001 | ND |
| 2017-06-21 | 555731-001 | ND |
| 2017-06-21 | 555731-002 | ND |
| 2017-06-21 | 555731-003 | ND |
| 2017-06-21 | 555731-004 | ND |
| 2018-01-09 | 572884-001 | ND |
| 2019-10-31 | 19J3517-01 | ND |