1,1,1-Trichloroethane
Slidell Water Supply
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.
12
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 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2021 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2022 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-04-16 | 35462409001 | ND |
| 2019-04-16 | 35462409002 | ND |
| 2019-04-16 | 35462409001 | ND |
| 2019-04-16 | 35462409002 | ND |
| 2019-07-09 | 35481113001 | ND |
| 2019-07-09 | 35481113002 | ND |
| 2019-07-09 | 35481113001 | ND |
| 2019-07-09 | 35481113002 | ND |
| 2022-06-06 | 35724249001 | ND |
| 2022-06-06 | 35724249002 | ND |
| 2022-06-06 | 35724249003 | ND |
| 2022-06-06 | 35724249004 | ND |