1,1,1-Trichloroethane
City of Bellaire
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 4 | 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 |
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2015-01-20 | AC76762 | ND |
2015-01-20 | AC76768 | ND |
2016-01-12 | AD17574 | ND |
2016-04-06 | AD32081 | ND |
2017-01-18 | AD65361 | ND |
2017-01-18 | AD65397 | ND |
2018-01-24 | AE10238 | ND |
2018-04-09 | AE21694 | ND |
2019-01-15 | AE49865 | ND |
2019-01-15 | AE49837 | ND |
2019-04-02 | AE60887 | ND |
2019-07-10 | AE73926 | ND |