1,1,1-Trichloroethane
Cal Am Water Company - Ambler Park
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.
8
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 | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-01-09 | CA2710006_009_009-201801091115 | ND |
| 2019-01-03 | CA2710006_009_009-201901031230 | ND |
| 2019-04-15 | CA2710006_006_006-201904151305 | ND |
| 2019-09-24 | CA2710006_004_004-201909241450 | ND |
| 2020-01-08 | CA2710006_009_009-202001081400 | ND |
| 2021-01-11 | CA2710006_009_009-202101111148 | ND |
| 2022-01-26 | CA2710006_009_009-202201261435 | ND |
| 2023-01-19 | CA2710006_009_009-202301191145 | ND |