1,1,1-Trichloroethane
Wilk-amite W/a #1-south
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
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-01-21 | 140122-014VO | ND |
| 2014-04-17 | 140418-005VO | ND |
| 2014-07-24 | 140725-001VO | ND |
| 2015-07-08 | 150709-001VO | ND |
| 2016-02-23 | 160224-006VO | ND |
| 2016-04-12 | 160413-007VO | ND |
| 2016-11-03 | 161104-001VO | ND |
| 2017-03-22 | 170323-001VO | ND |
| 2017-05-16 | 170517-011VO | ND |
| 2017-08-21 | 170822-014VO | ND |
| 2017-11-16 | 171120-001VO | ND |
| 2018-11-13 | 181114-001VO | ND |
| 2019-06-26 | 190627-001VO | ND |