1,1,1-Trichloroethane
Jefferson County Water Control and Improvement District 10
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.
9
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-07-22 | AC60503 | ND |
| 2015-08-14 | AD04371 | ND |
| 2016-03-22 | AD30133 | ND |
| 2016-04-25 | AD33963 | ND |
| 2016-09-28 | AD52082 | ND |
| 2016-12-07 | AD61202 | ND |
| 2017-01-30 | AD67591 | ND |
| 2018-01-31 | AE11563 | ND |
| 2019-02-21 | AE55356 | ND |