1,1,1-Trichloroethane
Kilmarnock, Town of
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.
11
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-06-24 | E140300669 | ND |
| 2014-08-14 | E140800423 | ND |
| 2015-06-23 | VA010-DCLS | ND |
| 2016-03-24 | E160102869 | ND |
| 2016-03-24 | E160102868 | ND |
| 2016-06-22 | 92302473002 | ND |
| 2017-05-31 | E170401002 | ND |
| 2018-06-25 | E180301771 | ND |
| 2019-01-30 | E181103390 | ND |
| 2019-01-30 | E181103394 | ND |
| 2019-06-17 | E190300997 | ND |