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1,1,1-Trichloroethane

City of Arp

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.

 

14

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

0

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2018ND20ND
2019ND40ND
2020ND20ND
2021ND20ND
2022ND20ND
2023ND20ND

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
2018-03-26Q1812082001ND
2018-03-26Q1812082010ND
2019-03-20Q1911657006ND
2019-03-20Q1911657009ND
2019-06-04Q1931258003ND
2019-09-05Q1962480003ND
2020-12-01Q2047579001ND
2020-12-01Q2047579003ND
2021-06-10Q2115262009ND
2021-06-10Q2115262011ND
2022-03-30Q2209980005ND
2022-03-30Q2209980007ND
2023-02-23Q2307630001ND
2023-06-01Q2320524006ND