1,1,1-Trichloroethane
Elysian Fields Water Supply Corporation
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 | 2 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2014-07-09 | Q1426904006 | ND |
2015-07-06 | Q1525243006 | ND |
2015-07-06 | Q1525243007 | ND |
2016-10-25 | Q1645359002 | ND |
2016-11-14 | Q1649299002 | ND |
2017-09-07 | Q1742201002 | ND |
2017-12-11 | Q1764920003 | ND |
2018-08-02 | Q1830802001 | ND |
2018-08-02 | Q1830802004 | ND |
2019-05-22 | Q1927730001 | ND |
2019-05-22 | Q1927730003 | ND |