1,1,1-Trichloroethane
Newfield Water Department
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
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
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-09-12 | Q78226VOC | ND |
| 2018-09-12 | Q78227VOC | ND |
| 2018-10-23 | Q79497VOC | ND |
| 2019-03-11 | R82465VOC | ND |
| 2019-06-05 | R85564VOC | ND |
| 2019-08-13 | R87720SOC | ND |
| 2020-03-17 | S93256VOC | ND |
| 2021-03-03 | T104110VOC | ND |
| 2021-03-03 | T104111VOC | ND |
| 2022-03-24 | U117244VOC | ND |
| 2023-03-08 | V127146VOC | ND |