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.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 6 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2014-02-04 | 14B0136-01 | ND |
2014-04-22 | 14D1306-01 | ND |
2015-04-06 | 15D0292-01 | ND |
2016-03-14 | 3414132 | ND |
2017-02-22 | 17B1185-01 | ND |
2017-02-22 | 17B1189-01 | ND |
2017-02-22 | 17B1189-02 | ND |
2017-02-22 | 17B1189-03 | ND |
2017-02-22 | 17B1191-01 | ND |
2017-10-05 | 17J0335-01 | ND |
2018-04-09 | 18D0324-01 | ND |
2019-06-11 | 19F0776-01 | ND |