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1,1,1-Trichloroethane

Brielle Water Department

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

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

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2018ND10ND
2019ND10ND
2020ND20ND
2021ND10ND
2022ND10ND
2023ND20ND

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

Date Lab ID Result
2018-03-27380327078ND
2018-03-27380327079ND
2018-03-27380327077ND
2018-09-04380904735ND
2018-09-04380904736ND
2018-09-04380904737ND
2019-03-26390326704ND
2019-09-10390910713ND
2019-09-11390912720ND
2020-03-173093847001ND
2020-09-17200917023-02ND
2021-03-09210309060-02ND
2023-03-28230328034-01ND