1,1,1-Trichloroethane
Amarillo Mutual 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.
9
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-11-08 | CA1910002_001_001-201811080905 | ND |
| 2019-11-18 | CA1910002_001_001-201911180945 | ND |
| 2020-01-21 | CA1910002_001_001-202001211215 | ND |
| 2020-10-22 | CA1910002_001_001-202010221110 | ND |
| 2021-01-20 | CA1910002_001_001-202101201000 | ND |
| 2021-11-17 | CA1910002_001_001-202111171240 | ND |
| 2022-07-01 | CA1910002_001_001-202207010900 | ND |
| 2022-07-07 | CA1910002_001_001-202207071256 | ND |
| 2023-05-25 | CA1910002_001_001-202305251430 | ND |