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1,1,1-Trichloroethane

Minneapolis

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
2018ND10ND
2019ND10ND
2020ND50ND
2021ND20ND
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
2018-05-0318E0324-01ND
2019-10-0919J0500-01ND
2020-03-1820C0794-01ND
2020-03-1820C0794-02ND
2020-05-2020E1211-01ND
2020-07-2420G1757-01ND
2020-10-2720J1367-01ND
2021-04-2021D1030-02ND
2021-10-2121J1097-01ND
2022-01-2622A0928-01ND
2022-02-0722B0406-01ND
2023-04-1323D0754-01ND
2023-04-1323D0754-02ND