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1,1,1-Trichloroethane

Calif State Polytechnical Univ - Pomona

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.

 

6

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

0

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2018ND10ND
2019ND10ND
2020ND10ND
2021N/A00N/A
2022ND20ND
2023ND10ND

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
2018-12-04CA1910022_005_005-201812041250ND
2019-12-17CA1910022_005_005-201912171100ND
2020-12-08CA1910022_005_005-202012081210ND
2022-06-07CA1910022_005_005-202206071035ND
2022-12-06CA1910022_005_005-202212061050ND
2023-12-05CA1910022_005_005-202312051015ND