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1,1,1-Trichloroethane

Lanesborough Fire and Water District

NOTE: Lanesborough Fire and Water District purchases water from Pittsfield DPU Water Department which is required to test for 1,1,1-trichloroethane. Sample information shown below was taken by Pittsfield DPU Water Department.

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

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2018ND20ND
2019ND20ND
2020ND20ND
2021ND20ND
2022ND20ND
2023ND20ND

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

NOTE: Lanesborough Fire and Water District purchases water from Pittsfield DPU Water Department which is required to test for 1,1,1-trichloroethane. Sample information shown below was taken by Pittsfield DPU Water Department.

Date Result
2018-08-01ND
2018-08-01ND
2019-08-05ND
2019-08-05ND
2020-08-31ND
2020-08-31ND
2021-08-19ND
2021-08-19ND
2022-09-09ND
2022-09-09ND
2023-07-17ND
2023-07-17ND