1,1,1-Trichloroethane
Walnutport Mobile Court
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | 1.30 ppb | 3 | 1 | ND - 3.90 ppb |
| 2019 | ND | 3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-06 | 14020782-001 | ND |
| 2015-02-04 | 12439291 | ND |
| 2018-02-08 | 7042905001 | 3.90 ppb |
| 2018-07-12 | 8016676-01 | ND |
| 2018-10-11 | 8027176-01 | ND |
| 2019-04-11 | 9002049-01 | ND |
| 2019-07-25 | 9019117-01 | ND |
| 2019-11-07 | 9035036-01 | ND |