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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.

 

14

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

0

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2018ND30ND
2019ND40ND
2020ND40ND
2021N/A00N/A
2022ND20ND
2023ND10ND

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
2018-05-25286783-2018-DWND
2018-08-23292675-2018-DWND
2018-11-08296696-2018-DWND
2019-02-22301352-2019-DWND
2019-06-21307737-2019-DWND
2019-08-28311397-2019-DWND
2019-11-06315505-2019-DWND
2020-02-12320295-2020-DWND
2020-02-12320295-2020-DWND
2020-05-13324855-2020-DWND
2020-10-21334311-2020-DWND
2022-01-24810-13292-1ND
2022-10-262105258-01ND
2023-11-023112764-02ND