1,1,1-Trichloroethane
Connecticut Correctional Institute
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.
11
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 | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-01-16 | 308608GE | ND |
| 2019-01-22 | CC32920 | ND |
| 2019-01-29 | CC35679 | ND |
| 2019-01-29 | CC35682 | ND |
| 2019-12-10 | 330471GE | ND |
| 2020-02-25 | CF37530 | ND |
| 2021-01-14 | CH46414 | ND |
| 2022-02-08 | CK31864 | ND |
| 2022-02-08 | CK31868 | ND |
| 2022-09-13 | CM29463 | ND |
| 2023-09-19 | CP02568 | ND |