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1,1,1-Trichloroethane

Wausaukee Waterworks

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

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2018N/A00N/A
2019N/A00N/A
2020ND10ND
2021ND20ND
2022ND20ND
2023ND60ND

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
2020-09-091213099ND
2021-05-031251777ND
2021-05-041251781ND
2022-08-171330526ND
2022-12-131353172ND
2023-03-15CB02472-02ND
2023-06-07CB06062-03ND
2023-06-07CB06062-05ND
2023-09-11CB10837-01ND
2023-11-08CB13656-01ND
2023-11-15CB14107-01ND