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.
11
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-06-09 | 15F0596-03 | ND |
| 2016-03-22 | 3418445 | ND |
| 2016-03-22 | 3418465 | ND |
| 2016-03-22 | 3418503 | ND |
| 2016-03-22 | 3418533 | ND |
| 2016-03-22 | 3418541 | ND |
| 2018-11-01 | 18K0050-03 | ND |
| 2019-01-31 | 19A0994-01 | ND |
| 2019-01-31 | 19A0996-01 | ND |
| 2019-01-31 | 19A0996-02 | ND |
| 2019-03-08 | 19C0368-01 | ND |