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1,1,1-Trichloroethane

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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.

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34

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

0

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2014ND100ND
2015ND30ND
2016ND30ND
2017ND80ND
2018ND60ND
2019ND40ND

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
2014-04-16140015590ND
2014-04-16140015593ND
2014-04-16140015596ND
2014-04-16140015599ND
2014-04-16140015602ND
2014-04-16140015605ND
2014-04-16140015608ND
2014-04-16140015587ND
2014-11-18140052661ND
2014-11-18140052661ND
2015-09-0113371572ND
2015-09-0113371578ND
2015-09-0113245664ND
2016-06-1414545150ND
2016-06-1414545206ND
2016-06-1414545172ND
2017-08-2916704098ND
2017-08-2916704140ND
2017-08-2916704077ND
2017-08-2916704161ND
2017-08-2916704182ND
2017-08-2916704056ND
2017-08-2916704203ND
2017-08-2916704119ND
2018-10-028029880-07ND
2018-10-028029880-04ND
2018-10-028029880-03ND
2018-12-178037928-02ND
2018-12-178037928-03ND
2018-12-178037928-01ND
2019-02-139005232-01ND
2019-11-199041008-02ND
2019-11-199041008-03ND
2019-11-199041008-04ND