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1,1,1-Trichloroethane

Allendale Water Department

NOTE: Allendale Water Department purchases water from United Water NJ which is required to test for 1,1,1-trichloroethane. Sample information shown below was taken by United Water NJ.

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.

 

16

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

0

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2018ND60ND
2019ND50ND
2020ND50ND
2021ND80ND
2022ND70ND
2023ND50ND

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: Allendale Water Department purchases water from United Water NJ which is required to test for 1,1,1-trichloroethane. Sample information shown below was taken by United Water NJ.

Date Lab ID Result
2018-01-248010726-01ND
2018-04-068040261-01ND
2018-07-068070310-01ND
2018-07-108070363-01ND
2018-10-048100284-01ND
2019-01-089010311-01ND
2019-04-049040295-01ND
2019-07-099070487-01ND
2019-07-169070896-01ND
2019-10-169100925-01ND
2020-02-260021051-01ND
2020-05-140050649-01ND
2020-07-010070082-03ND
2021-07-071070325-01ND
2022-07-072070381-01ND
2023-07-0523G0111-03ND