1,1,1-Trichloroethane
Walnutport 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.
17
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-04-14 | 140014969 | ND |
| 2014-04-14 | 140014968 | ND |
| 2014-10-13 | 140046404 | ND |
| 2015-01-29 | 12324258 | ND |
| 2015-01-29 | 12324237 | ND |
| 2015-04-13 | 12670125 | ND |
| 2015-07-14 | 13052401 | ND |
| 2016-03-14 | 14023531 | ND |
| 2016-04-04 | 14151451 | ND |
| 2017-03-06 | 15839734 | ND |
| 2017-03-06 | 15839735 | ND |
| 2017-03-06 | 15839736 | ND |
| 2017-10-02 | 16775619 | ND |
| 2018-03-05 | 8005766-02 | ND |
| 2018-03-05 | 8005766-01 | ND |
| 2019-02-04 | 9003529-02 | ND |
| 2019-02-04 | 9003529-01 | ND |