1,1,1-Trichloroethane
Hamilton Township MUA
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.
13
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 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-01-13 | L4897624-3 | ND |
| 2014-01-13 | L4897624-6 | ND |
| 2014-01-13 | L4897624-9 | ND |
| 2014-01-13 | L4897624-12 | ND |
| 2014-01-13 | L4897624-15 | ND |
| 2014-04-14 | L5019611-1 | ND |
| 2014-07-07 | L5153627-1 | ND |
| 2014-10-14 | L5288304-1 | ND |
| 2017-04-17 | L6765056-3 | ND |
| 2017-04-17 | L6765056-6 | ND |
| 2017-04-17 | L6765056-9 | ND |
| 2017-04-17 | L6765056-12 | ND |
| 2017-04-17 | L6765056-15 | ND |