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1,1,1-Trichloroethane

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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.

 

14

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

0

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2018ND40ND
2019N/A00N/A
2020ND40ND
2021ND20ND
2022N/A00N/A
2023ND40ND

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
2018-06-1135398326001ND
2018-06-1135398326002ND
2018-06-1135398326001ND
2018-06-1135398326002ND
2020-06-0935556143001ND
2020-06-0935556143002ND
2020-06-0935556143003ND
2020-10-2635587899001ND
2021-06-2235642987001ND
2021-06-2235642987002ND
2023-06-2635809805001ND
2023-06-2635809805002ND
2023-06-2635809805003ND
2023-06-2635809805004ND