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1,1,1-Trichloroethane

Jonesboro Water System

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
2018ND120ND
2019ND20ND
2020ND10ND
2021ND50ND
2022ND10ND
2023N/A00N/A

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
2018-03-0535378990001ND
2018-03-0535378990001ND
2018-08-2035412727001ND
2018-08-2035412727002ND
2018-08-2035412727003ND
2018-08-2035412727004ND
2018-08-2035412727004ND
2018-08-2035412727003ND
2018-08-2035412727001ND
2018-08-2035412727002ND
2018-08-2735414189001ND
2018-08-2735414189001ND
2019-10-2235507148001ND
2019-10-2235507148001ND
2020-09-0835577115001ND
2021-04-0635623965001ND
2021-04-0635623965002ND
2021-04-0635623965003ND
2021-04-0635623965004ND
2021-04-0635623965005ND
2022-11-2835763114001ND