1,1,1-Trichloroethane
Tobyhanna Army Depot
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.
13
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2020 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-01-28 | 21523022.00 | ND |
| 2020-05-05 | 22238805.00 | ND |
| 2020-07-13 | 22630160.00 | ND |
| 2020-10-06 | 23204749.00 | ND |
| 2021-01-05 | 23734232.00 | ND |
| 2021-09-21 | 25242576.00 | ND |
| 2021-12-17 | 25785788.00 | ND |
| 2022-02-22 | 26309861.00 | ND |
| 2022-07-19 | 27060931.00 | ND |
| 2022-09-20 | 27465083.00 | ND |
| 2022-11-08 | 27844682.00 | ND |
| 2023-03-21 | 28544469.00 | ND |
| 2023-04-25 | 28726032.00 | ND |