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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-04-21 | 1404C24-001A | ND |
| 2015-10-19 | 1510G88-001A | ND |
| 2016-04-21 | 6043467-01 | ND |
| 2016-07-27 | 6074594-01 | ND |
| 2016-07-27 | 6074594-02 | ND |
| 2017-04-05 | 7042225-01 | ND |
| 2017-07-26 | 7075326-01 | ND |
| 2018-04-17 | 8043700-02 | ND |
| 2018-07-17 | 8073837-01 | ND |
| 2019-08-08 | 9081959-01 | ND |
| 2019-08-08 | 9081959-02 | ND |
| 2019-10-17 | 9103869-01 | ND |