1,1,1-Trichloroethane
Lower Bucks County Joint Municipal Authority
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-01-31 | AG07699 | ND |
| 2019-04-09 | AG14042 | ND |
| 2020-04-16 | 22003248.00 | ND |
| 2020-08-13 | 22777335.00 | ND |
| 2020-10-08 | 23163638.00 | ND |
| 2021-01-14 | 23693162.00 | ND |
| 2021-04-28 | 24228333.00 | ND |
| 2021-08-26 | 25001558.00 | ND |
| 2021-10-13 | 25384928.00 | ND |
| 2022-02-15 | 26099761.00 | ND |
| 2023-02-15 | 28331148.00 | ND |