1,1,1-Trichloroethane
Bellefontaine City PWS
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
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-09-05 | A140217250 | ND |
| 2015-07-01 | A150232046 | ND |
| 2015-09-04 | A150136714 | ND |
| 2015-11-06 | A150310724 | ND |
| 2015-12-08 | A150332017 | ND |
| 2016-01-06 | A160332099 | ND |
| 2016-06-01 | A160399278 | ND |
| 2016-07-01 | A160331874 | ND |
| 2017-07-07 | A170504754 | ND |
| 2018-07-06 | A180614035 | ND |
| 2019-08-16 | 9H02870-01 | ND |