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.
11
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 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-01-14 | ND | |
| 2015-01-20 | ND | |
| 2018-01-10 | CA18303-01 | ND |
| 2018-01-10 | CA18304-01 | ND |
| 2018-04-05 | CB03372-01 | ND |
| 2018-08-16 | CB08166-01 | ND |
| 2018-10-25 | CB14352-01RE1 | ND |
| 2019-01-16 | CB18782-01 | ND |
| 2019-04-11 | CC04168-01 | ND |
| 2019-08-08 | CC10589-01 | ND |
| 2019-10-17 | CC15839-01 | ND |