1,1,1-Trichloroethane
Stratford 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.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 1 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2014-02-19 | 771218 | ND |
2014-02-19 | 771212 | ND |
2014-02-19 | 771216 | ND |
2014-02-19 | 771210 | ND |
2014-02-19 | 771214 | ND |
2015-03-09 | 847084 | ND |
2016-04-05 | 913871 | ND |
2017-08-21 | 1012738 | ND |
2017-08-23 | 1013442 | ND |
2017-08-23 | 1013445 | ND |
2017-08-23 | 1013446 | ND |
2017-08-23 | 1013447 | ND |
2018-09-17 | 1080721 | ND |
2019-07-15 | 1134354 | ND |