1,1,1-Trichloroethane
Napoleon City
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.
10
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-06 | 14-11584-04 | ND |
| 2015-01-08 | 15-10356-04A | ND |
| 2016-01-07 | 16-10465-07 | ND |
| 2017-01-05 | 17-10458-01B | ND |
| 2018-01-03 | 18-10422-04B | ND |
| 2018-02-01 | 18-11960-03B | ND |
| 2018-04-05 | 18-16341-01C | ND |
| 2018-07-05 | 18-23761-01 | ND |
| 2018-10-03 | 18-31948-04 | ND |
| 2019-01-03 | 19-10388-03B | ND |