1,1,1-Trichloroethane
Fort Atkinson Waterworks
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.
15
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 | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-07-30 | 807120 | ND |
| 2014-07-30 | 807117 | ND |
| 2014-07-30 | 807123 | ND |
| 2014-07-30 | 807111 | ND |
| 2014-07-30 | 807114 | ND |
| 2015-08-26 | 879075 | ND |
| 2015-08-26 | 879073 | ND |
| 2015-08-26 | 879081 | ND |
| 2015-08-26 | 879077 | ND |
| 2015-08-26 | 879079 | ND |
| 2017-07-19 | 1005224 | ND |
| 2017-07-19 | 1005228 | ND |
| 2017-07-19 | 1005232 | ND |
| 2017-07-19 | 1005216 | ND |
| 2017-07-19 | 1005220 | ND |