National Drinking Water Database
1,2,3-Trichlorobenzene in Virginia
1,2,3-Trichlorobenzene is a solvent and an intermediate for chemical manufacturing that was used historically as an insecticide for termite control.
The Most Polluted Communities in Virginia
5 water utilities reported detecting 1,2,3-Trichlorobenzene in tap water since 2004, according to EWG's analysis of water quality data supplied by state water agencies
Ranked by highest average 1,2,3-Trichlorobenzene level
| Rank | System | Population Served | Positive test results of total reported tests | Average Level (Range) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monroe Bay Trailer Park Colonial Beach, VA | 85 | 1 of 2 | 0.3 ppb (0 to 0.6 ppb) |
| 2 | Kings Village - Jcsa Williamsburg, VA | 121 | 1 of 8 | 0.13 ppb (0 to 1 ppb) |
| 3 | Knoll Woods/Ivy Acres Moneta, VA | 250 | 1 of 7 | 0.11 ppb (0 to 0.8 ppb) |
| 4 | Rolling Acres Subdivision Accomac, VA | 170 | 1 of 6 | 0.1 ppb (0 to 0.6 ppb) |
| 5 | Marshall Waterworks Marshall, VA | 2,134 | 1 of 11 | 0.06 ppb (0 to 0.7 ppb) |
Health Based Limits for 1,2,3-Trichlorobenzene
There are no health based standards that EWG is using for this chemical
Violation Summary for 1,2,3-Trichlorobenzene in Virginia
There are no violations reported for this contaminant in Virginia