1,1,1-Trichloroethane
Lexington & Joseph Harp Correctional Institution
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.
9
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-04-04 | SDWA-1249406-00 | ND |
| 2018-04-04 | SDWA-1249411-00 | ND |
| 2019-02-06 | SDWA-1338919-00 | ND |
| 2020-02-11 | SDWA-1456801-00 | ND |
| 2021-02-24 | SDWA-1554044-00 | ND |
| 2022-01-12 | SDWA-1662247-00 | ND |
| 2023-02-01 | SDWA-1766810-00 | ND |
| 2023-02-01 | SDWA-1766819-00 | ND |
| 2023-02-01 | SDWA-1766825-00 | ND |