1,1,1-Trichloroethane
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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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-10 | S548425 | ND |
| 2014-02-10 | S548426 | ND |
| 2015-03-09 | S624926 | ND |
| 2015-03-09 | S624928 | ND |
| 2016-04-06 | S654836 | ND |
| 2016-04-06 | S654839 | ND |
| 2017-08-22 | S740992 | ND |
| 2017-08-22 | S740996 | ND |
| 2019-01-28 | S860821 | ND |
| 2019-01-28 | S860825 | ND |
| 2019-04-26 | S878844 | ND |
| 2019-04-26 | S878846 | ND |