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1,1,1-Trichloroethane

Timberland Estates

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.

 

13

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

0

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2014N/A00N/A
2015ND50ND
2016ND20ND
2017ND20ND
2018ND20ND
2019ND20ND

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
2015-03-12AC84161ND
2015-03-12AC84141ND
2015-06-29AC97744ND
2015-09-30AD09098ND
2015-11-20AD14465ND
2016-10-21AD54388ND
2016-10-21AD54378ND
2017-05-17AD84665ND
2017-05-17AD84667ND
2018-03-28AE20381ND
2018-03-28AE20425ND
2019-08-19AE79308ND
2019-08-19AE79304ND