1,1,1-Trichloroethane
City of Wasco
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2014 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-05-12 | 5806-003-1100 | ND |
| 2014-05-12 | 5806-005-1115 | ND |
| 2014-05-12 | 5806-017-1128 | ND |
| 2014-05-15 | 5806-006-1120 | ND |
| 2014-05-15 | 5806-009-1048 | ND |
| 2014-05-19 | 5806-008-1035 | ND |
| 2017-05-11 | 5806-003-0706 | ND |
| 2017-05-11 | 5806-006-0738 | ND |
| 2017-05-11 | 5806-008-0758 | ND |
| 2017-05-11 | 5806-009-0724 | ND |
| 2017-05-11 | 5806-017-0811 | ND |
| 2017-05-18 | 5806-005-0636 | ND |