1,1,1-Trichloroethane
Aqua Pa Jenks Township Water Treatment Plant
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.
10
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 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-08-27 | AF93963 | ND |
| 2019-05-06 | AG16779 | ND |
| 2020-08-24 | 22925910.00 | ND |
| 2020-08-26 | 22925933.00 | ND |
| 2021-07-26 | 24951182.00 | ND |
| 2021-07-28 | 25148776.00 | ND |
| 2022-05-11 | 26772935.00 | ND |
| 2022-05-16 | 26772958.00 | ND |
| 2023-04-05 | 28828958.00 | ND |
| 2023-04-11 | 28828990.00 | ND |