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1,1,1-Trichloroethane

UNH/Durham Water Sys

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.

 

15

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

0

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2013N/A00N/A
2014ND20ND
2015ND20ND
2016ND30ND
2017ND30ND
2018ND30ND
2019ND20ND

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
2014-10-23137302.01ND
2014-12-29139426.01ND
2015-07-15145834.01ND
2015-11-04150026.01ND
2016-08-17159563.01ND
2016-11-08162651.01ND
2016-11-08162652.01ND
2017-03-29166973.01ND
2017-06-21170167.01ND
2017-11-07175741.01ND
2018-08-30186068.01ND
2018-08-30186067.01ND
2018-11-26189601.01ND
2019-08-14199213.01ND
2019-10-23202329.01ND