1,1,1-Trichloroethane
Nob Hill Water Association
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.
9
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2021 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-06-06 | ND | |
| 2021-07-07 | 4146288 | ND |
| 2021-07-07 | 4146287 | ND |
| 2021-07-07 | 4144639 | ND |
| 2022-03-21 | 4258505 | ND |
| 2022-06-06 | 4298839 | ND |
| 2022-08-15 | 4327034 | ND |
| 2022-09-14 | 4344892 | ND |
| 2022-10-11 | 4356385 | ND |