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1,1,1-Trichloroethane

Harris County FWSD 61

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.

 

23

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

0

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2014ND10ND
2015ND60ND
2016ND40ND
2017ND40ND
2018ND40ND
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
2014-02-04AC41253ND
2015-04-01AC86960ND
2015-04-01AC86966ND
2015-04-01AC86972ND
2015-04-01AC86968ND
2015-09-18AD07856ND
2015-10-12AD10264ND
2016-01-12AD17578ND
2016-01-12AD17584ND
2016-01-12AD17592ND
2016-01-12AD17582ND
2017-02-02AD68419ND
2017-02-02AD68455ND
2017-02-02AD68425ND
2017-02-02AD68423ND
2018-03-01AE16318ND
2018-03-01AE16344ND
2018-03-01AE16320ND
2018-03-01AE16316ND
2019-01-09AE49217ND
2019-01-09AE49223ND
2019-01-09AE49221ND
2019-01-09AE49215ND