1,1,1-Trichloroethane
Aqua NJ - Eastern Division
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.
31
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2014 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-06 | A16128 | ND |
| 2014-05-06 | A16558 | ND |
| 2014-07-03 | A16988 | ND |
| 2014-08-07 | A17237 | ND |
| 2014-08-07 | D7174 | ND |
| 2014-11-06 | A17796 | ND |
| 2015-02-06 | D7583 | ND |
| 2015-05-21 | D8130 | ND |
| 2015-07-07 | A19374 | ND |
| 2015-08-06 | A19609 | ND |
| 2015-11-03 | A20172 | ND |
| 2016-02-02 | A20800 | ND |
| 2016-05-02 | A21356 | ND |
| 2016-07-07 | A21843 | ND |
| 2016-08-02 | A22082 | ND |
| 2016-11-03 | A22743 | ND |
| 2017-02-06 | A23259 | ND |
| 2017-05-04 | A23912 | ND |
| 2017-07-25 | A24413 | ND |
| 2017-08-03 | A24563 | ND |
| 2017-11-13 | A25239 | ND |
| 2018-02-08 | A25719 | ND |
| 2018-05-10 | A26263 | ND |
| 2018-07-13 | A26673 | ND |
| 2018-08-23 | A27058 | ND |
| 2018-11-12 | A27561 | ND |
| 2019-02-27 | A28188 | ND |
| 2019-05-24 | A28689 | ND |
| 2019-07-19 | A29082 | ND |
| 2019-08-28 | A29376 | ND |
| 2019-11-26 | A30007 | ND |