1,1,1-Trichloroethane
Sunrise Water Authority
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2014 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | ND | 6 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2014-09-02 | 1438915-V | ND |
2014-09-02 | 1438921-V | ND |
2014-09-02 | 1438927-V | ND |
2014-09-03 | 1439083-V | ND |
2014-09-03 | 1439082-V | ND |
2015-10-26 | 530001905-V | ND |
2017-06-12 | 716400601-V | ND |
2017-06-12 | 716400701-V | ND |
2017-06-12 | 716400801-V | ND |
2017-06-13 | 716400901-V | ND |
2017-06-13 | 716401001-V | ND |
2017-06-13 | 716401101-V | ND |