1,1,1-Trichloroethane
Traxler Water Association
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-08-11 | 140812-015VO | ND |
| 2014-08-11 | 140812-016VO | ND |
| 2015-08-10 | 150811-030VO | ND |
| 2015-08-10 | 150811-031VO | ND |
| 2016-08-29 | 160830-008VO | ND |
| 2016-12-19 | 161220-023VO | ND |
| 2016-12-19 | 161220-024VO | ND |
| 2017-09-18 | 170919-015VO | ND |
| 2017-09-18 | 170919-016VO | ND |
| 2018-09-10 | 180911-003VO | ND |
| 2018-09-10 | 180911-004VO | ND |
| 2019-07-22 | 190723-008VO | ND |
| 2019-07-22 | 190723-009VO | ND |