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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-07-19 | 7232-071918-E02V | ND |
| 2018-07-24 | 7232-072418-E01V | ND |
| 2018-07-24 | 7232-072418-E02V | ND |
| 2018-10-23 | 7232-102318-E01V | ND |
| 2019-05-07 | CC02733-01RE1 | ND |
| 2019-07-02 | CC09096-01 | ND |
| 2019-10-15 | CC14979-01 | ND |
| 2020-01-16 | CC19426-01 | ND |
| 2021-02-23 | CD20384-01 | ND |
| 2021-08-19 | CE08728-01 | ND |
| 2022-02-15 | CE17575-01 | ND |
| 2023-02-13 | 752-2931-1 | ND |