1,1,1-Trichloroethane
Hampton Shaler 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 2 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2014-07-08 | 07140625 | ND |
2015-08-17 | 13197389 | ND |
2016-07-18 | 14652119 | ND |
2016-08-12 | 14820437 | ND |
2017-07-06 | 16487466 | ND |
2017-07-18 | 16487486 | ND |
2018-07-12 | 18G1226-01 | ND |
2018-07-26 | 18G2476-01 | ND |
2019-07-01 | 19G1202-01 | ND |
2019-07-19 | 19G2512-01 | ND |