1,1,1-Trichloroethane
Herkimer Village
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.
12
Samples
0
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
0
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-12-19 | 1420630-POC | ND |
| 2014-12-19 | 1420629-POC | ND |
| 2015-10-23 | 1516911-POC | ND |
| 2015-10-23 | 1517221-POC | ND |
| 2016-12-16 | 1620762-003-POC | ND |
| 2016-12-16 | 1620762-001-POC | ND |
| 2017-12-01 | 1719611-001-POC | ND |
| 2017-12-01 | 1719610-001-POC | ND |
| 2018-11-30 | 1820337-1-POC | ND |
| 2018-11-30 | 1820339-2-POC | ND |
| 2019-12-16 | 1920832-001-POC | ND |
| 2019-12-16 | 1920832-002-POC | ND |