1,1,1-Trichloroethane
Quakertown Boro
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.
61
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 | 11 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 12 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 10 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 10 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 10 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-11 | 14021155-001 | ND |
| 2014-02-12 | 14021373-001 | ND |
| 2014-02-18 | 14022024-001 | ND |
| 2014-04-10 | 14041892-001 | ND |
| 2014-07-16 | 14071804-001 | ND |
| 2014-08-14 | 14081504-001 | ND |
| 2014-08-14 | 14081511-001 | ND |
| 2014-08-14 | 14081513-001 | ND |
| 2014-08-28 | 14082989-001 | ND |
| 2014-08-28 | 14082988-001 | ND |
| 2014-12-09 | 14120590-001 | ND |
| 2015-03-23 | 12503645 | ND |
| 2015-03-23 | 12503665 | ND |
| 2015-09-28 | 13252483 | ND |
| 2015-09-28 | 13252369 | ND |
| 2015-09-28 | 13252389 | ND |
| 2015-09-28 | 13252409 | ND |
| 2015-09-28 | 13252429 | ND |
| 2015-09-28 | 13252449 | ND |
| 2015-11-11 | 13503010 | ND |
| 2015-12-17 | 13621874 | ND |
| 2015-12-29 | 13621898 | ND |
| 2015-12-30 | 13621850 | ND |
| 2016-02-11 | 13858923 | ND |
| 2016-02-19 | 13859208 | ND |
| 2016-08-17 | 14721035 | ND |
| 2016-08-25 | 14721128 | ND |
| 2016-08-25 | 14721086 | ND |
| 2016-08-25 | 14721107 | ND |
| 2016-08-31 | 14892158 | ND |
| 2016-08-31 | 14892137 | ND |
| 2016-11-10 | 15214170 | ND |
| 2016-12-15 | 15358520 | ND |
| 2017-07-20 | 16400196 | ND |
| 2017-07-20 | 16400281 | ND |
| 2017-07-20 | 16400260 | ND |
| 2017-07-20 | 16400239 | ND |
| 2017-07-20 | 16400175 | ND |
| 2017-07-20 | 16400224 | ND |
| 2017-08-17 | 16551639 | ND |
| 2017-08-17 | 16551618 | ND |
| 2018-02-01 | T8B0475 | ND |
| 2018-06-08 | T8F0689 | ND |
| 2018-06-08 | T8F0689 | ND |
| 2018-06-08 | T8F0689 | ND |
| 2018-06-13 | T8F0689 | ND |
| 2018-06-13 | T8F0689 | ND |
| 2018-06-13 | T8F0689 | ND |
| 2018-06-13 | T8F0689 | ND |
| 2018-06-13 | T8F0689 | ND |
| 2018-09-27 | T8I1279 | ND |
| 2019-04-29 | T9D0798-02 | ND |
| 2019-04-29 | T9D0799-01 | ND |
| 2019-06-20 | T9F1320-01 | ND |
| 2019-08-29 | T9H1706-01 | ND |
| 2019-11-19 | T9K0960-02 | ND |
| 2019-11-19 | T9K0960-03 | ND |
| 2019-11-19 | T9K0960-04 | ND |
| 2019-11-19 | T9K0960-05 | ND |
| 2019-11-19 | T9K0960-06 | ND |
| 2019-11-19 | T9K0960-01 | ND |