1,1,1-Trichloroethane
Algonquin
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 | 4 | 0 | ND |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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 |
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2014-01-23 | 4012950-01 | ND |
2014-07-31 | 4080040-01 | ND |
2014-07-31 | 4080040-03 | ND |
2014-07-31 | 4080040-02 | ND |
2017-01-11 | 7011948-01 | ND |
2017-07-10 | 7071510-01 | ND |
2017-07-10 | 7071510-03 | ND |
2017-07-10 | 7071510-02 | ND |
2018-07-24 | 18G1140-01_02 | ND |