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1,1,1-Trichloroethane

Watseka

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.

 

21

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

0

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2018N/A00N/A
2019N/A00N/A
2020ND30ND
2021ND50ND
2022ND90ND
2023ND40ND

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
2020-01-280014982-01ND
2020-01-280014982-02ND
2020-10-290105534-01ND
2021-03-03EC00772-01ND
2021-05-12EE02329-01ND
2021-07-07EG01127-01ND
2021-11-10EK02421-01ND
2021-12-08EL01853-01ND
2022-01-0522A0132-02ND
2022-01-1222A0274-02ND
2022-01-1222A0272-02ND
2022-05-04FE00793-01ND
2022-05-04FE00793-02ND
2022-08-17FH03848-01ND
2022-08-17FH03848-07ND
2022-11-02FK00562-02ND
2022-11-02FK00562-01ND
2023-04-18GD03221-01ND
2023-04-18GD03221-02ND
2023-05-03GE01334-01ND
2023-05-03GE01334-02ND