1,1,1-Trichloroethane
City of Abilene
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.
17
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2014 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-09-10 | AC66595 | ND |
| 2014-09-10 | AC66599 | ND |
| 2014-09-10 | AC66597 | ND |
| 2015-07-21 | AD00409 | ND |
| 2015-07-21 | AD00403 | ND |
| 2015-07-21 | AD00401 | ND |
| 2016-07-28 | AD46178 | ND |
| 2016-07-28 | AD46176 | ND |
| 2017-07-20 | Q1729955015 | ND |
| 2017-07-20 | Q1729955006 | ND |
| 2017-07-20 | Q1729955013 | ND |
| 2018-08-08 | Q1831781013 | ND |
| 2018-08-08 | Q1831781010 | ND |
| 2018-08-08 | Q1831781003 | ND |
| 2019-08-07 | Q1951863014 | ND |
| 2019-08-07 | Q1951863018 | ND |
| 2019-08-07 | Q1951863016 | ND |