1,1,1-Trichloroethane
West Jefferson Waterworks District 2
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.
15
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-01-30 | 35371297004 | ND |
| 2018-01-30 | 35371297004 | ND |
| 2019-02-05 | 35446731001 | ND |
| 2019-02-05 | 35446731001 | ND |
| 2019-09-05 | 35495391001 | ND |
| 2019-09-05 | 35495391001 | ND |
| 2020-03-18 | 35538508001 | ND |
| 2021-01-28 | 35608074001 | ND |
| 2021-03-10 | 35618310001 | ND |
| 2021-12-09 | 35683306001 | ND |
| 2021-12-09 | 35683322001 | ND |
| 2022-01-04 | 35688608001 | ND |
| 2022-01-05 | 35688607001 | ND |
| 2022-01-13 | 35690758001 | ND |
| 2023-02-01 | 35777179001 | ND |