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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.

 

13

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

0

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2018N/A00N/A
2019ND40ND
2020ND20ND
2021ND30ND
2022ND20ND
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

Date Lab ID Result
2019-03-0619C0291-02ND
2019-06-0419F0219-01ND
2019-08-2819H2523-01ND
2019-10-2419J1453-01ND
2020-06-3020G0010-01ND
2020-10-2820J1696-01ND
2021-02-0321B0364-01ND
2021-04-2721D1863-01ND
2021-10-2521J1333-02ND
2022-03-0722C0358-01ND
2022-05-0422E0327-01ND
2023-05-2323E2594-01ND
2023-11-2823K1283-01ND