1,1,1-Trichloroethane
Wheatland Electric Cooperative Inc
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.
10
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-01-13 | 36528 | ND |
| 2014-04-07 | 92661 | ND |
| 2015-05-04 | 322255 | ND |
| 2016-05-09 | 540733 | ND |
| 2016-06-06 | 559591 | ND |
| 2016-06-06 | 559592 | ND |
| 2017-05-08 | 752885 | ND |
| 2018-05-07 | 966567 | ND |
| 2019-05-06 | 1157397 | ND |
| 2019-06-03 | 1178637 | ND |