1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
City of Burlington
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene is an industrial solvent that can harm the adrenal glands and may increase the risk of cancer.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
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2014 | ND | 2 | 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
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 |
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2014-03-19 | 37729_14-08173 | ND |
2014-03-19 | 37729_14-08176 | ND |
2015-04-22 | ND | |
2015-04-22 | ND | |
2016-02-17 | 37729_16-05248 | ND |
2016-02-17 | 37729_16-05249 | ND |
2017-03-06 | 37729_17-07621 | ND |
2017-03-06 | 37729_17-07815 | ND |
2018-03-05 | 37729_18-08621 | ND |
2018-03-05 | 37729_18-08622 | ND |
2019-03-12 | 37729_19-10668 | ND |
2019-03-12 | 37729_19-10755 | ND |