1,1,1-Trichloroethane
Empire Mining Company
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.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 1 | 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 |
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2014-08-26 | A4H2756-01 | ND |
2014-08-26 | A4H2760-01 | ND |
2015-08-28 | 1521865-01 | ND |
2017-02-01 | A7B0309-01VOC | ND |
2017-12-07 | 1712272-002 | ND |
2017-12-07 | 1712272-003 | ND |
2018-12-20 | 18120654-001 | ND |
2019-06-24 | 19060796-001 | ND |