1,1,1-Trichloroethane
Balsam Crest Homeowners Association
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-10-29 | JH1407706POCS | ND |
| 2014-10-29 | JH1407707POCS | ND |
| 2015-06-23 | JH1503881POCS | ND |
| 2015-06-23 | JH1503882POCS | ND |
| 2016-06-27 | H1605290-POCS | ND |
| 2016-06-27 | JH1605289-POCS | ND |
| 2017-10-24 | JH1708685-POCS | ND |
| 2017-10-24 | 1708686-POCS | ND |
| 2018-11-26 | JH1809304-POCS | ND |
| 2018-11-26 | JH1809305-POCS | ND |
| 2019-10-08 | JH1907475-POCS | ND |
| 2019-10-08 | JH1907474-POCS | ND |