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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

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2018ND50ND
2019ND50ND
2020ND20ND
2021ND10ND
2022ND10ND
2023ND20ND

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
2018-03-131044837ND
2018-06-191062274ND
2018-06-191062272ND
2018-09-111079505ND
2018-11-131092763ND
2019-04-231116903ND
2019-05-071119529ND
2019-08-271144005ND
2019-08-271144003ND
2019-10-291157914ND
2020-08-101205736ND
2020-08-101205729ND
2021-08-031269115ND
2022-07-191324684ND
2023-05-22CB05354-03ND
2023-08-28CB10306-02ND