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1,1,1-Trichloroethane

Covington Estates, Llc

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.

 

10

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

0

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2014N/A00N/A
2015N/A00N/A
2016ND30ND
2017ND40ND
2018ND10ND
2019ND20ND

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
2016-08-15AJ22477ND
2016-08-15AJ22478ND
2016-10-12AJ31279ND
2017-02-02AJ43864ND
2017-05-02AJ54457ND
2017-08-01AJ62219ND
2017-11-16AJ73913ND
2018-05-17AJ89752ND
2019-05-02AK16170ND
2019-05-02AK16171ND