1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
West Escambia Utilities Inc.
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene is an industrial solvent that can harm the adrenal glands and may increase the risk of cancer.
Samples
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2014 | ND | 12 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 12 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 13 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 12 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 14 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 13 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
State and national drinking water standards and health guidelines
EWG Health Guideline 5 ppb
The EWG Health Guideline of 5 ppb for 1,2,4-trichlorobenzene was defined by the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment as a public health goal, the level of a drinking water contaminant that does not pose a significant health risk. This health guideline protects against hormone disruption.
EPA Maximum Contaminant
Level (MCL) 70 ppb
The legal limit for 1,2,4-trichlorobenzene, established in 1992, was based on a toxicity study in laboratory animals conducted in 1981. This limit may not fully protect against hormone disruption.
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-03-20 | 140321019-1 | ND |
| 2014-03-20 | 140321019-4 | ND |
| 2014-03-20 | 140321019-2 | ND |
| 2014-03-20 | 140321019-3 | ND |
| 2014-06-16 | 140617020-1 | ND |
| 2014-06-16 | 140617020-2 | ND |
| 2014-09-18 | 140919015-1 | ND |
| 2014-09-18 | 140919015-3 | ND |
| 2014-09-18 | 140919015-2 | ND |
| 2014-12-16 | 141217030-3 | ND |
| 2014-12-16 | 141217030-2 | ND |
| 2014-12-16 | 141217030-1 | ND |
| 2015-03-18 | 150319029-6 | ND |
| 2015-03-18 | 150319029-4 | ND |
| 2015-03-18 | 150319029-5 | ND |
| 2015-03-18 | 150319029-1 | ND |
| 2015-06-18 | 150619017-1 | ND |
| 2015-06-18 | 150619017-2 | ND |
| 2015-09-24 | 150925030-3 | ND |
| 2015-09-24 | 150925030-2 | ND |
| 2015-09-24 | 150925030-1 | ND |
| 2015-12-21 | 151222011-2 | ND |
| 2015-12-21 | 151222011-1 | ND |
| 2015-12-21 | 151222011-3 | ND |
| 2016-03-24 | 160325009-3 | ND |
| 2016-03-24 | 160325009-2 | ND |
| 2016-03-24 | 160325009-1 | ND |
| 2016-03-24 | 160325009-4 | ND |
| 2016-06-20 | 160621026-1 | ND |
| 2016-06-20 | 160621026-3 | ND |
| 2016-06-20 | 160621026-2 | ND |
| 2016-09-22 | 160923020-2 | ND |
| 2016-09-22 | 160923020-1 | ND |
| 2016-09-22 | 160923020-3 | ND |
| 2016-12-20 | 161221021-3 | ND |
| 2016-12-20 | 161221021-1 | ND |
| 2016-12-20 | 161221021-2 | ND |
| 2017-03-21 | 170322042-1 | ND |
| 2017-03-21 | 170322042-4 | ND |
| 2017-03-21 | 170322042-2 | ND |
| 2017-03-21 | 170322042-3 | ND |
| 2017-06-19 | 170620030-1 | ND |
| 2017-06-19 | 170620030-2 | ND |
| 2017-09-21 | 170922003-2 | ND |
| 2017-09-21 | 170922003-1 | ND |
| 2017-09-21 | 170922003-3 | ND |
| 2017-12-20 | 171221038-1 | ND |
| 2017-12-20 | 171221038-3 | ND |
| 2017-12-20 | 171221038-2 | ND |
| 2018-03-19 | 180320039-1 | ND |
| 2018-03-19 | 180320039-4 | ND |
| 2018-03-19 | 180320039-2 | ND |
| 2018-03-19 | 180320039-3 | ND |
| 2018-06-18 | 180619008-002 | ND |
| 2018-06-18 | 180619008-2 | ND |
| 2018-06-18 | 180619008-1 | ND |
| 2018-06-18 | 180619008-001 | ND |
| 2018-09-20 | 18090606-003A | ND |
| 2018-09-20 | 18090606-001A | ND |
| 2018-09-20 | 18090606-002A | ND |
| 2018-10-16 | 18100509-002A | ND |
| 2018-10-16 | 18100509-001A | ND |
| 2018-10-16 | 18100509-003A | ND |
| 2019-03-18 | 19030538-003A | ND |
| 2019-03-18 | 19030538-004A | ND |
| 2019-03-18 | 19030538-001A | ND |
| 2019-03-18 | 19030538-002A | ND |
| 2019-06-06 | 20107326002_IVOC | ND |
| 2019-06-06 | 20107326001_IVOC | ND |
| 2019-07-22 | 20113944002_IVOC | ND |
| 2019-07-22 | 20113944003_IVOC | ND |
| 2019-07-22 | 20113944001_IVOC | ND |
| 2019-12-17 | 20135288004_IVOC | ND |
| 2019-12-17 | 20135288001_IVOC | ND |
| 2019-12-17 | 20135288002_IVOC | ND |
| 2019-12-17 | 20135288003_IVOC | ND |