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1,1,1-Trichloroethane

Westchester County WD #2

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.

 

11

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
2021ND20ND
2022ND40ND
2023ND10ND

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

Date Lab ID Result
2018-05-117051465001 POCSND
2019-05-317091709001 POCSND
2020-05-0870130562 POCSND
2020-11-12AW21843-POCSND
2021-06-0470175718002-POCND
2021-07-27AX14931-POCSND
2022-05-1370214739003-POCSND
2022-05-13702147390002-POCSND
2022-05-1370214743004-POCSND
2022-09-21AY17010-POCSND
2023-07-27AZ13680-POCSND