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.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 1 | 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 |
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2014-02-11 | SB40241-01_01 | ND |
2014-06-10 | SF40505-01_01 | ND |
2014-08-05 | SH40335-01_01 | ND |
2015-05-19 | SE50790-01_01 | ND |
2016-05-24 | 16E1004-01_01 | ND |
2016-09-13 | 16I0465-01_01 | ND |
2017-05-31 | 17F0005-01_01 | ND |
2018-05-22 | 18E0945-01 | ND |
2019-08-13 | 19H0556-01 | ND |