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.
16
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 | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-04-02 | L4974224-1 | ND |
| 2014-04-28 | L5026034-1 | ND |
| 2014-11-07 | L5300357-1 | ND |
| 2015-01-29 | 12285055 | ND |
| 2015-04-01 | 12631017 | ND |
| 2015-07-22 | 13010799 | ND |
| 2015-10-09 | 13387344 | ND |
| 2016-02-19 | 13868703 | ND |
| 2016-05-04 | 14248958 | ND |
| 2016-09-07 | 14906191 | ND |
| 2016-10-19 | 15073675 | ND |
| 2017-01-17 | 15515361 | ND |
| 2017-05-19 | 16255559 | ND |
| 2017-07-21 | 16411248 | ND |
| 2018-05-23 | L6992345-1 | ND |
| 2019-05-09 | L7110022-1 | ND |