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 | 5 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 3 | 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 | Result |
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2014-03-20 | ND |
2014-03-27 | ND |
2014-05-08 | ND |
2014-09-25 | ND |
2014-10-23 | ND |
2015-01-22 | ND |
2015-02-19 | ND |
2015-04-14 | ND |
2015-07-28 | ND |
2015-10-13 | ND |
2016-01-12 | ND |
2016-04-19 | ND |
2016-07-19 | ND |
2016-10-11 | ND |
2017-01-10 | ND |
2017-02-09 | ND |
2017-04-11 | ND |
2017-07-18 | ND |
2017-10-19 | ND |
2018-01-09 | ND |
2018-04-10 | ND |
2018-07-17 | ND |
2018-10-09 | ND |
2019-01-15 | ND |
2019-04-16 | ND |
2019-10-15 | ND |