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1,1,1-Trichloroethane

Mt. Joy Boro Authority

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.

 

12

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

0

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2018N/A00N/A
2019ND20ND
2020ND50ND
2021ND10ND
2022ND10ND
2023ND30ND

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
2019-08-209083654-01ND
2019-11-079110611-01ND
2020-02-2021802866.00ND
2020-02-2021981378.00ND
2020-02-2821981402.00ND
2020-03-0321981325.00ND
2020-04-0922171141.00ND
2021-01-1923849106.00ND
2022-06-0726995878.00ND
2023-05-1529059244.00ND
2023-05-1629059245.00ND
2023-06-0429260274.00ND