1,1,2-Trichloroethane

Callaway 2 Water District

1,1,2-Trichloroethane is a volatile neurotoxic solvent used for manufacturing products such as plastic wrap and carpet backing. It causes liver tumors in animal studies. Read More.

The EPA classifies 1,1,2- trichloroethane as a possible human carcinogen. The California public health goal of 0.3 parts per billion, set to protect against cancer, is 16 times lower than the amount allowed by the federal government, which is a Maximum Contaminant Level of 5 parts per billion.

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Samples

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

Year	Average result	Samples taken	Range of results
2013	N/A	0	N/A
2014	N/A	0	N/A
2015	ND	8	ND
2016	N/A	0	N/A
2017	N/A	0	N/A
2018	ND	8	ND
2019	N/A	0	N/A

ppb = parts per billion

State and national drinking water standards and health guidelines

EWG Health Guideline 0.3 ppb

The EWG Health Guideline of 0.3 ppb for 1,1,2-trichloroethane was defined by the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment as a public health goal, the level of a drinking water contaminant that does not pose a significant health risk. This health guideline protects against cancer.

EPA Maximum Contaminant
Level (MCL) 5 ppb

The legal limit for 1,1,2-trichloroethane, established in 1992, was based on analytical detection limits at the time that the standard was set. This limit may not fully protect against the risk of cancer due to 1,1,2-trichloroethane exposure.

ppb = parts per billion

All test results

Date	Lab ID	Result
2015-03-09	AC42765	ND
2015-03-09	AC42763	ND
2015-03-09	AC42762	ND
2015-03-09	AC42764	ND
2015-03-09	AC42761	ND
2015-03-09	AC42760	ND
2015-03-09	AC42767	ND
2015-03-09	AC42766	ND
2018-06-04	AD19152	ND
2018-06-04	AD19151	ND
2018-06-04	AD19155	ND
2018-06-04	AD19153	ND
2018-06-04	AD19154	ND
2018-06-04	AD19156	ND
2018-06-04	AD19157	ND
2018-06-04	AD19158	ND