1,1,1-Trichloroethane
Muskegon
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.
9
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-05 | LLF08727 | ND |
| 2018-02-20 | LLH67116 | ND |
| 2018-05-22 | LLH81953 | ND |
| 2018-08-28 | LLI01987 | ND |
| 2018-11-12 | LLI15157 | ND |
| 2019-02-19 | LLI26316 | ND |
| 2019-05-28 | LLI39791 | ND |
| 2019-08-22 | LLI58887 | ND |
| 2019-11-19 | LLI78155 | ND |