1,1,1-Trichloroethane
Unity Water Corporation
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 3 | 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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2014-01-14 | 4011924-01 | ND |
2016-04-05 | 6041129-01 | ND |
2016-11-15 | 6112651-01 | ND |
2017-02-27 | 7023779-01 | ND |
2017-05-23 | 7054220-01 | ND |
2017-09-05 | 7090338-01 | ND |
2018-06-06 | 8061251-01 | ND |
2019-06-11 | 9062176-01 | ND |