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1,1,2-Trichloroethane

City of Shavano Park

1,1,2-Trichloroethane is a volatile neurotoxic solvent used for manufacturing products such as plastic wrap and carpet backing. It causes liver tumors in animal studies. Read More.

The EPA classifies 1,1,2- trichloroethane as a possible human carcinogen. The California public health goal of 0.3 parts per billion, set to protect against cancer, is 16 times lower than the amount allowed by the federal government, which is a Maximum Contaminant Level of 5 parts per billion.

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24

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

0

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2018ND40ND
2019ND40ND
2020ND40ND
2021ND40ND
2022ND40ND
2023ND40ND

ppb = parts per billion

State, National, and Health Guidelines for Drinking Water

EWG Health Guideline: 0.3 ppb

The EWG Health Guideline of 0.3 ppb for 1,1,2-trichloroethane was defined by the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment as a public health goal, the level of a drinking water contaminant that does not pose a significant health risk. This health guideline protects against cancer.

EPA Maximum Contaminant
Level (MCL): 5 ppb

The legal limit for 1,1,2-trichloroethane, established in 1992, was based on analytical detection limits at the time that the standard was set. This limit may not fully protect against the risk of cancer due to 1,1,2-trichloroethane exposure.

ppb = parts per billion

All test results

Date Lab ID Result
2018-03-02AE16674ND
2018-03-02AE16676ND
2018-03-02AE16700ND
2018-03-02AE16668ND
2019-04-03AE61029ND
2019-04-03AE61035ND
2019-04-03AE61039ND
2019-04-03AE61047ND
2020-02-24AE99519ND
2020-02-24AE99539ND
2020-02-24AE99541ND
2020-05-15AF11875ND
2021-02-23AF43941ND
2021-02-23AF43945ND
2021-02-23AF43943ND
2021-06-18AF58893ND
2022-03-09AF88394ND
2022-03-09AF88406ND
2022-03-09AF88408ND
2022-03-09AF88412ND
2023-06-22AG45585ND
2023-06-22AG45593ND
2023-06-22AG45601ND
2023-06-22AG45603ND