1,1,1-Trichloroethane
Terrell County Water Control and Improvement District 1
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.
12
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-08-22 | AE38149 | ND |
| 2018-08-22 | AE38153 | ND |
| 2019-05-09 | AE65705 | ND |
| 2019-05-09 | AE65707 | ND |
| 2020-09-17 | AF27757 | ND |
| 2020-09-17 | AF27759 | ND |
| 2021-07-20 | AF62667 | ND |
| 2021-07-20 | AF62673 | ND |
| 2022-05-19 | AF97762 | ND |
| 2022-05-19 | AF97768 | ND |
| 2023-09-20 | AG57080 | ND |
| 2023-09-20 | AG57086 | ND |