1,1,1-Trichloroethane
Genoa
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2020 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-01-16 | 0013218-01 | ND |
| 2020-01-16 | 0013218-03 | ND |
| 2020-01-16 | 0013218-04 | ND |
| 2020-02-13 | 0022593-01 | ND |
| 2021-04-15 | ED03164-01 | ND |
| 2021-07-13 | EG03220-01 | ND |
| 2021-10-13 | EJ02899-01 | ND |
| 2022-01-13 | FA02505-01 | ND |
| 2022-05-11 | FE02755-01 | ND |
| 2022-08-02 | FH01349-01 | ND |
| 2023-02-07 | GB01903-01 | ND |