1,1,1-Trichloroethane
Lca North Whitehall Division
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.
8
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | ND | 4 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2014-02-12 | 14012370-01 | ND |
2014-04-08 | 14032279-01 | ND |
2014-04-08 | 14032279-02 | ND |
2014-04-08 | 14032279-03 | ND |
2017-03-07 | 15836850 | ND |
2017-03-07 | 15836871 | ND |
2017-03-22 | 15836892 | ND |
2017-03-22 | 15836913 | ND |