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1,1,1-Trichloroethane

Minnetonka

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.

 

18

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

0

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2018ND20ND
2019N/A00N/A
2020ND50ND
2021ND60ND
2022ND10ND
2023ND40ND

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
2018-07-2318G1394-03ND
2018-07-2318G1394-02ND
2020-07-3020G2379-01ND
2020-07-3020G2379-02ND
2020-07-3020G2379-03ND
2020-07-3020G2382-04ND
2020-11-1620K0636-01ND
2021-03-1521C0676-01ND
2021-05-2821E2075-01ND
2021-08-0421H0235-01ND
2021-08-0421H0239-01ND
2021-08-0421H0235-03ND
2021-08-0421H0235-02ND
2022-01-2722A1019-01ND
2023-11-0123K0087-02ND
2023-11-0123K0087-04ND
2023-11-0123K0087-05ND
2023-11-0123K0089-01ND