1,1,1-Trichloroethane
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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.
16
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 | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-03-13 | 1044837 | ND |
| 2018-06-19 | 1062274 | ND |
| 2018-06-19 | 1062272 | ND |
| 2018-09-11 | 1079505 | ND |
| 2018-11-13 | 1092763 | ND |
| 2019-04-23 | 1116903 | ND |
| 2019-05-07 | 1119529 | ND |
| 2019-08-27 | 1144005 | ND |
| 2019-08-27 | 1144003 | ND |
| 2019-10-29 | 1157914 | ND |
| 2020-08-10 | 1205736 | ND |
| 2020-08-10 | 1205729 | ND |
| 2021-08-03 | 1269115 | ND |
| 2022-07-19 | 1324684 | ND |
| 2023-05-22 | CB05354-03 | ND |
| 2023-08-28 | CB10306-02 | ND |