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.
12
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 | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-03-31 | 92195604001VOC | ND |
| 2014-06-16 | 92205936001VOC | ND |
| 2014-09-30 | 174054-14 | ND |
| 2014-12-31 | 174709-14 | ND |
| 2015-03-30 | ND | |
| 2015-06-30 | ND | |
| 2015-09-29 | ND | |
| 2015-12-30 | ND | |
| 2016-10-19 | 1541-16 | ND |
| 2017-03-15 | 410-17 | ND |
| 2017-04-12 | 515-17 | ND |
| 2017-12-20 | 2214-17 | ND |