1,1,1-Trichloroethane
City of Bogalusa 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.
20
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 | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2022 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-04-04 | 35384487001 | ND |
| 2018-04-04 | 35384487002 | ND |
| 2018-04-04 | 35384487001 | ND |
| 2018-04-04 | 35384487002 | ND |
| 2019-07-16 | 35483080002 | ND |
| 2019-07-16 | 35483080001 | ND |
| 2019-07-16 | 35483080002 | ND |
| 2019-07-16 | 35483080001 | ND |
| 2020-07-21 | 35565361003 | ND |
| 2020-07-21 | 35565361005 | ND |
| 2020-07-21 | 35565361004 | ND |
| 2020-07-21 | 35565361002 | ND |
| 2020-07-21 | 35565361001 | ND |
| 2022-09-12 | 35747173001 | ND |
| 2022-09-14 | 35747176001 | ND |
| 2023-08-07 | 35819735001 | ND |
| 2023-08-07 | 35819735002 | ND |
| 2023-08-07 | 35819735003 | ND |
| 2023-12-11 | 35847875001 | ND |
| 2023-12-11 | 35847875002 | ND |