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.
16
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2020 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-06-30 | ND | |
| 2020-08-19 | ND | |
| 2020-11-18 | ND | |
| 2021-02-19 | ND | |
| 2021-05-28 | ND | |
| 2021-09-03 | ND | |
| 2021-09-23 | ND | |
| 2021-11-19 | ND | |
| 2022-02-18 | ND | |
| 2022-05-19 | ND | |
| 2022-08-30 | ND | |
| 2022-12-14 | ND | |
| 2023-03-17 | ND | |
| 2023-05-17 | ND | |
| 2023-08-25 | ND | |
| 2023-11-27 | ND |