1,1,1-Trichloroethane
Eunice Water System (LAWCO)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2014 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-10 | AD88952 | ND |
| 2014-02-10 | AD88950 | ND |
| 2014-02-10 | AD88952 | ND |
| 2014-02-10 | AD88951 | ND |
| 2014-02-10 | AD88950 | ND |
| 2014-02-10 | AD88951 | ND |
| 2016-02-22 | 35231312003 | ND |
| 2016-02-22 | 35231312003 | ND |
| 2017-02-06 | 35293758004 | ND |
| 2017-02-06 | 35293758005 | ND |
| 2017-02-06 | 35293758003 | ND |
| 2017-02-06 | 35293758005 | ND |
| 2017-02-06 | 35293758003 | ND |
| 2017-02-06 | 35293758004 | ND |
| 2018-09-24 | 35420588001 | ND |
| 2018-09-24 | 35420588001 | ND |
| 2019-04-22 | 35464160001 | ND |
| 2019-04-22 | 35464160003 | ND |
| 2019-04-22 | 35464160002 | ND |
| 2019-04-22 | 35464160001 | ND |
| 2019-04-22 | 35464160003 | ND |
| 2019-04-22 | 35464160002 | ND |