1,1,1-Trichloroethane
North Las Vegas Utilities
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.
12
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-11 | 14020153-002 | ND |
| 2014-06-25 | 14060514-002 | ND |
| 2014-07-31 | 14070541-002 | ND |
| 2014-09-16 | 14090267-002 | ND |
| 2015-06-15 | 15060255-002 | ND |
| 2015-06-17 | 15060303-002 | ND |
| 2015-09-09 | 15090133-002 | ND |
| 2017-10-11 | S1707252002 | ND |
| 2018-01-22 | S1800641002 | ND |
| 2018-01-22 | S1800641003 | ND |
| 2018-09-12 | S1803646002 | ND |
| 2018-09-12 | S1803646003 | ND |