1,1,1-Trichloroethane
City of Rockville
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.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 2 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2014-01-17 | 0150003_01_10681 | ND |
2015-01-06 | 0150003_01_20480 | ND |
2016-01-07 | 2117381001 | ND |
2017-01-05 | 2200166006 | ND |
2018-01-10 | 2200166006 | ND |
2018-03-08 | E18003254001 | ND |
2019-01-19 | 2200166006 | ND |
2019-01-28 | E19002296004 | ND |