1,1,1-Trichloroethane
City of Brenham
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.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 1 | 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 |
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2014-09-23 | AC67921 | ND |
2015-09-11 | AD06912 | ND |
2016-02-23 | AD25094 | ND |
2016-05-16 | AD36823 | ND |
2016-09-12 | AD48866 | ND |
2016-10-24 | AD54400 | ND |
2017-01-25 | AD66848 | ND |
2018-01-30 | AE11301 | ND |
2019-01-28 | AE51642 | ND |