1,1,1-Trichloroethane
City of Sabinal
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.
10
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-09-19 | AE40799 | ND |
| 2018-12-13 | AE48856 | ND |
| 2019-08-26 | AE80607 | ND |
| 2019-08-26 | AE80609 | ND |
| 2021-09-22 | AF70827 | ND |
| 2021-09-22 | AF70861 | ND |
| 2022-04-27 | AF94626 | ND |
| 2022-04-27 | AF94628 | ND |
| 2023-08-28 | AG54297 | ND |
| 2023-08-28 | AG54315 | ND |