1,1,1-Trichloroethane
City of Abbott
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
| 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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-03-12 | Q1809947001 | ND |
| 2018-03-12 | Q1809947004 | ND |
| 2019-07-15 | Q1944695006 | ND |
| 2019-07-15 | Q1944695008 | ND |
| 2020-10-14 | Q2040304001 | ND |
| 2020-10-14 | Q2040304003 | ND |
| 2021-12-09 | Q2134637005 | ND |
| 2021-12-09 | Q2134637007 | ND |
| 2022-10-18 | Q2231549001 | ND |
| 2022-10-18 | Q2231549003 | ND |
| 2023-04-27 | Q2315896001 | ND |
| 2023-04-27 | Q2315896003 | ND |