1,1,1-Trichloroethane
Daingerfield Subdivision
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.
8
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-01-11 | 19A0574-02 | ND |
| 2019-04-20 | 19D1119-01 | ND |
| 2019-07-17 | 19G0766-01 | ND |
| 2019-10-07 | 19J0368-01 | ND |
| 2020-01-29 | 20A1275-01 | ND |
| 2021-01-14 | 21A0743-02 | ND |
| 2022-02-14 | 22B1041-02 | ND |
| 2023-01-31 | 23B0047-01-1 | ND |