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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.

 

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Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

0

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2018ND40ND
2019ND50ND
2020ND50ND
20210.133 ppb41ND - 0.530 ppb
2022ND40ND
2023ND50ND

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
2018-03-0118030270-01AND
2018-04-0518040808-01AND
2018-08-0218080546-01AND
2018-12-1318121915-01AND
2019-01-2419012840-01AND
2019-06-1919062578-01AND
2019-08-19M19-28116-03ND
2019-09-30468016ND
2019-11-26M19-36367-01ND
2020-03-03M20-14668-01ND
2020-03-03M20-14668-01ND
2020-04-09M20-17650-01ND
2020-08-05M20-27568-01ND
2020-11-05M20-35836-01ND
2021-03-15M21-15500-01ND
2021-05-24M21-20987-010.530 ppb
2021-08-05M21-28224-01ND
2021-11-16M21-37604-01ND
2022-02-24M22-14528-01ND
2022-05-03M22-20781-01ND
2022-08-10M22-31283-01ND
2022-11-302208835-01ND
2023-02-132305102-01ND
2023-06-072319754-01ND
2023-09-062333450-01ND
2023-10-112338475-01ND
2023-11-292344286-01ND