1,1,1-Trichloroethane
Planada Community Services District
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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-01-22 | 5810-004-1000 | ND |
| 2014-01-22 | 5810-005-1030 | ND |
| 2014-01-22 | 5810-006-0830 | ND |
| 2014-01-22 | 5810-007-0900 | ND |
| 2014-01-22 | 5810-014-0930 | ND |
| 2014-04-29 | 5810-001-1330 | ND |
| 2017-01-17 | 5810-001-1020 | ND |
| 2017-01-17 | 5810-005-1000 | ND |
| 2017-01-17 | 5810-006-1050 | ND |
| 2017-01-17 | 5810-007-1110 | ND |
| 2017-01-17 | 5810-014-1030 | ND |
| 2017-02-28 | 5810-004-1130 | ND |