1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
South Middleton Twp Water Authority
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-17 | 14021713-002 | ND |
| 2014-02-17 | 14021713-003 | ND |
| 2014-02-17 | 14021713-001 | ND |
| 2015-02-16 | 12479761 | ND |
| 2015-02-16 | 12479794 | ND |
| 2015-02-16 | 12479827 | ND |
| 2016-05-16 | 14360353 | ND |
| 2016-05-16 | 14360377 | ND |
| 2016-05-16 | 14360328 | ND |
| 2017-05-16 | 16209351 | ND |
| 2017-05-16 | 16209374 | ND |
| 2017-05-16 | 16209328 | ND |
| 2018-05-15 | 8052993-01 | ND |
| 2018-05-15 | 8052993-02 | ND |
| 2018-05-15 | 8052993-03 | ND |
| 2019-05-14 | 9052836-01 | ND |
| 2019-05-14 | 9052836-02 | ND |
| 2019-05-14 | 9052836-03 | ND |