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1,1,1-Trichloroethane

CTWC - Naugatuck Region-Central System

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

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2018ND40ND
2019ND10ND
2020ND10ND
2021ND10ND
2022ND10ND
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
2018-01-15BZ72858VOC1ND
2018-02-13BZ88506VOC1ND
2018-05-21CA50441VOC1ND
2018-06-11CA67845VOC1ND
2019-02-12VOC1 200521378ND
2020-01-14VOC1 200563046ND
2021-04-06VOC1 200611963ND
2022-02-14CK66671ND
2023-01-16CN24827ND