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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

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2018ND40ND
2019ND30ND
2020ND10ND
2021ND20ND
2022ND10ND
2023ND10ND

ppb = parts per billion

State, National, and Health Guidelines for Drinking Water

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
2018-07-197232-071918-E02VND
2018-07-247232-072418-E01VND
2018-07-247232-072418-E02VND
2018-10-237232-102318-E01VND
2019-05-07CC02733-01RE1ND
2019-07-02CC09096-01ND
2019-10-15CC14979-01ND
2020-01-16CC19426-01ND
2021-02-23CD20384-01ND
2021-08-19CE08728-01ND
2022-02-15CE17575-01ND
2023-02-13752-2931-1ND