1,1,1-Trichloroethane
Chanhassen
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 | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-08-20 | 14H2009-01 | ND |
| 2014-08-20 | 14H2009-02 | ND |
| 2015-02-24 | 15B1151-02 | ND |
| 2015-02-24 | 15B1151-03 | ND |
| 2015-02-24 | 15B1151-04 | ND |
| 2016-06-22 | 16F1398-01 | ND |
| 2016-06-22 | 16F1398-02 | ND |
| 2017-08-02 | 17H0143-02 | ND |
| 2018-08-20 | 18H1672-01 | ND |
| 2018-10-12 | 18J0632-01 | ND |
| 2019-01-08 | 19A0119-01 | ND |
| 2019-06-19 | 19F1429-01 | ND |