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1,1,1-Trichloroethane

Sanilac Township

NOTE: Sanilac Township purchases water from Lexington, Village of which is required to test for 1,1,1-trichloroethane. Sample information shown below was taken by Lexington, Village of.

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.

 

7

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

0

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2018ND10ND
2019ND10ND
2020ND10ND
2021ND10ND
2022ND10ND
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: Sanilac Township purchases water from Lexington, Village of which is required to test for 1,1,1-trichloroethane. Sample information shown below was taken by Lexington, Village of.

Date Lab ID Result
2018-07-25LLH95048ND
2019-09-19LLI65474ND
2020-09-23ND
2021-03-18ND
2022-06-17ND
2023-06-27ND
2023-06-27ND