1,1,1-Trichloroethane
Cresson Township Municipal Authority
NOTE: Cresson Township Municipal Authority purchases water from Highland S&w Authority Northern End which is required to test for 1,1,1-trichloroethane. Sample information shown below was taken by Highland S&w Authority Northern End.
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.
Samples
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 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
NOTE: Cresson Township Municipal Authority purchases water from Highland S&w Authority Northern End which is required to test for 1,1,1-trichloroethane. Sample information shown below was taken by Highland S&w Authority Northern End.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-19 | 14022976-001 | ND |
| 2014-02-19 | 14022976-002 | ND |
| 2015-08-12 | 13183037 | ND |
| 2015-08-12 | 13183057 | ND |
| 2016-05-04 | 14310536 | ND |
| 2017-02-01 | 15707305 | ND |
| 2018-02-07 | 8020227-01 | ND |
| 2018-04-16 | 8040826-01 | ND |
| 2019-02-06 | 9020212-01 | ND |