1,1,1-Trichloroethane
Girard Borough Water Department
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.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 3 | 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
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2014-09-09 | 4090786-01 | ND |
2014-09-09 | 4090786-02 | ND |
2014-09-09 | 4090786-03 | ND |
2015-09-08 | 13341845 | ND |
2016-09-13 | 15015582 | ND |
2017-01-31 | 15739528 | ND |
2017-09-12 | 16822417 | ND |
2017-09-12 | 16822418 | ND |
2018-08-14 | 8081587-01 | ND |
2019-07-02 | 9070259-01 | ND |