1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
City of Stanton
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
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
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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2014-02-25 | Q1406255009 | ND |
2015-02-10 | Q1505251001 | ND |
2015-06-24 | Q1523835002 | ND |
2016-01-28 | Q1603966001 | ND |
2016-01-28 | Q1603966003 | ND |
2017-03-06 | Q1709187005 | ND |
2017-04-11 | Q1714631008 | ND |
2018-03-15 | Q1810707002 | ND |
2018-04-16 | Q1815360007 | ND |
2019-01-15 | Q1901928002 | ND |
2019-01-15 | Q1901928003 | ND |