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1,1,1-Trichloroethane

Grifton, Town of

NOTE: Grifton, Town of purchases water from Neuse Regional Water and Sewer Authority which is required to test for 1,1,1-trichloroethane. Sample information shown below was taken by Neuse Regional Water and Sewer Authority.

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.

 

5

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

0

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2018ND10ND
2019N/A00N/A
2020ND10ND
2021ND10ND
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

NOTE: Grifton, Town of purchases water from Neuse Regional Water and Sewer Authority which is required to test for 1,1,1-trichloroethane. Sample information shown below was taken by Neuse Regional Water and Sewer Authority.

Date Lab ID Result
2018-03-0637729_18-08405ND
2020-03-0337729_20-08845ND
2021-03-027590-030221-E01VND
2022-03-017590-030122-E01VND
2023-03-077590-030723-E01VND