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1,1,1-Trichloroethane

Newtown Artesian Water Company

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.

 

15

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

0

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2018ND30ND
2019ND20ND
2020ND50ND
2021ND20ND
2022ND10ND
2023ND20ND

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
2018-07-26L7056979-1ND
2018-07-26L7056979-2ND
2018-07-26L7056979-3ND
2019-06-179008627-01ND
2019-06-179008628-01ND
2020-05-0122195056.00ND
2020-05-0122195077.00ND
2020-05-0122195098.00ND
2020-05-0822195119.00ND
2020-05-0822195140.00ND
2021-04-0524041239.00ND
2021-04-0624041260.00ND
2022-04-0526444751.00ND
2023-04-0328502944.00ND
2023-04-0428681648.00ND