1,1,1-Trichloroethane
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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.
16
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-12-13 | CZ18632-01 | ND |
| 2016-12-13 | CZ18632-03 | ND |
| 2016-12-13 | CZ18632-05 | ND |
| 2016-12-13 | CZ18632-07 | ND |
| 2017-03-22 | CA04971-01 | ND |
| 2017-06-08 | CA08985-01 | ND |
| 2017-09-28 | CA15012-01 | ND |
| 2017-12-06 | CA19240-01 | ND |
| 2018-03-15 | CB04748-01 | ND |
| 2018-06-30 | CB10419-01 | ND |
| 2018-11-28 | CB18581-01 | ND |
| 2019-03-29 | CC05234-01 | ND |
| 2019-06-26 | CC11247-01 | ND |
| 2019-12-18 | CC21736-01 | ND |
| 2019-12-18 | CC21736-03 | ND |
| 2019-12-18 | CC21736-05 | ND |