1,1,1-Trichloroethane
Ruston 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.
22
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2020 | ND | 12 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2022 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2023 | ND | 10 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-01-07 | 35523111001 | ND |
| 2020-01-13 | 35524733008 | ND |
| 2020-01-13 | 35524733001 | ND |
| 2020-01-13 | 35524733002 | ND |
| 2020-01-13 | 35524733003 | ND |
| 2020-01-13 | 35524733004 | ND |
| 2020-01-13 | 35524733005 | ND |
| 2020-01-13 | 35524733006 | ND |
| 2020-01-13 | 35524733007 | ND |
| 2020-06-22 | 35558556001 | ND |
| 2020-06-22 | 35558556002 | ND |
| 2020-12-08 | 35597801001 | ND |
| 2023-02-27 | 35782669001 | ND |
| 2023-02-27 | 35782669002 | ND |
| 2023-02-27 | 35782669003 | ND |
| 2023-02-27 | 35782669004 | ND |
| 2023-02-27 | 35782669005 | ND |
| 2023-03-06 | 35784479001 | ND |
| 2023-03-06 | 35784479002 | ND |
| 2023-03-06 | 35784479003 | ND |
| 2023-03-06 | 35784479004 | ND |
| 2023-03-06 | 35784479005 | ND |