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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

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
20180.520 ppb110.520 ppb
20190.550 ppb110.550 ppb
20200.145 ppb41ND - 0.580 ppb
20210.730 ppb110.730 ppb
2022ND10ND
20230.130 ppb41ND - 0.520 ppb

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
2018-04-038040787-020.520 ppb
2019-04-189044400-010.550 ppb
2020-04-130042544-01ND
2020-10-120102506-01ND
2020-10-120102506-020.580 ppb
2020-10-120102506-03ND
2021-04-07ED01709-020.730 ppb
2022-04-18FD03261-01ND
2023-05-02GE00870-01ND
2023-10-09GJ01797-01ND
2023-10-09GJ01797-020.520 ppb
2023-10-09GJ01797-03ND