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1,1,1-Trichloroethane

City of Ballinger

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

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2018ND10ND
2019ND10ND
2020ND10ND
2021ND20ND
2022ND30ND
2023ND10ND

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
2018-07-18Q1828538002ND
2019-07-11Q1944307004ND
2020-07-30Q2029909001ND
2021-07-21Q2119133003ND
2021-12-09Q2134652004ND
2022-02-28Q2206742008ND
2022-05-31Q2215367003ND
2022-08-04Q2222489001ND
2023-03-13Q2309647003ND