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1,1,1-Trichloroethane

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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

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2018ND20ND
2019ND20ND
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
2018-05-10Q1819384007ND
2018-05-10Q1819384008ND
2019-02-28Q1908597001ND
2019-02-28Q1908597003ND
2020-03-04Q2008301001ND
2020-05-20Q2020113001ND
2021-03-11Q2106523006ND
2021-03-11Q2106523008ND
2022-03-03Q2207463002ND
2022-05-19Q2214835001ND
2023-05-18Q2318799008ND
2023-05-18Q2318799010ND