1,1,1-Trichloroethane
City of Goliad
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.
16
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-09-19 | AE40777 | ND |
| 2018-09-19 | AE40779 | ND |
| 2019-08-13 | AE78325 | ND |
| 2019-08-13 | AE78329 | ND |
| 2020-09-01 | AF26054 | ND |
| 2020-09-01 | AF26086 | ND |
| 2021-08-17 | AF66702 | ND |
| 2021-08-17 | AF66704 | ND |
| 2022-10-25 | AG18335 | ND |
| 2022-10-25 | AG18337 | ND |
| 2022-10-25 | AG18339 | ND |
| 2023-01-31 | AG26782 | ND |
| 2023-03-21 | AG33808 | ND |
| 2023-05-04 | AG39389 | ND |
| 2023-05-04 | AG39391 | ND |
| 2023-08-02 | AG51126 | ND |