1,1,1-Trichloroethane
City of Toyah
NOTE: City of Toyah purchases water from City of Balmorhea which is required to test for 1,1,1-trichloroethane. Sample information shown below was taken by City of Balmorhea.
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.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
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2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 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
NOTE: City of Toyah purchases water from City of Balmorhea which is required to test for 1,1,1-trichloroethane. Sample information shown below was taken by City of Balmorhea.
Date | Lab ID | Result |
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2015-08-12 | Q1531985003 | ND |
2016-08-09 | Q1633333006 | ND |
2017-09-11 | Q1743004001 | ND |
2018-09-19 | Q1837703006 | ND |
2019-08-13 | Q1954633002 | ND |