1,1,1-Trichloroethane
Greenville Utilities Comm.
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.
28
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 | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-08-28 | 37729_14-26228 | ND |
| 2014-08-28 | 37729_14-26229 | ND |
| 2014-08-28 | 37729_14-26230 | ND |
| 2014-08-28 | 37729_14-26226 | ND |
| 2015-08-24 | ND | |
| 2015-08-24 | ND | |
| 2015-08-24 | ND | |
| 2015-08-24 | ND | |
| 2015-08-25 | ND | |
| 2016-08-08 | 37729_16-26928 | ND |
| 2016-08-08 | 37729_16-26930 | ND |
| 2016-08-08 | 37729_16-26932 | ND |
| 2016-08-08 | 37729_16-26933 | ND |
| 2016-08-09 | 37729_16-26927 | ND |
| 2017-08-10 | 37729_17-28551 | ND |
| 2017-08-10 | 37729_17-28561 | ND |
| 2017-08-10 | 37729_17-28560 | ND |
| 2017-08-10 | 37729_17-28556 | ND |
| 2017-08-10 | 37729_17-28555 | ND |
| 2018-08-23 | 37729_18-35467 | ND |
| 2018-08-23 | 37729_18-35469 | ND |
| 2018-08-23 | 37729_18-35471 | ND |
| 2018-08-23 | 37729_18-35472 | ND |
| 2018-08-23 | 37729_18-35473 | ND |
| 2019-08-22 | 37729_19-36231 | ND |
| 2019-08-22 | 37729_19-36232 | ND |
| 2019-08-22 | 37729_19-36233 | ND |
| 2019-08-22 | 37729_19-36234 | ND |