1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
Glencoe Water Works Board
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
State, National, and Health Guidelines for Drinking Water
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-02-05 | 1802-00039-3 | ND |
| 2018-02-05 | 1802-00039-5 | ND |
| 2019-03-12 | 1903-00245-002 | ND |
| 2019-03-12 | 1903-00245-004 | ND |
| 2020-02-17 | 2002-00306-002 | ND |
| 2020-02-17 | 2002-00306-004 | ND |
| 2020-02-17 | 2002-00306-006 | ND |
| 2021-02-22 | 2102-00357-003 | ND |
| 2021-02-22 | 2102-00357-008 | ND |
| 2022-02-17 | 2202-00348-003 | ND |
| 2022-02-17 | 2202-00348-005 | ND |
| 2023-01-30 | 2301-00501-002 | ND |
| 2023-01-30 | 2301-00501-004 | ND |
| 2023-01-30 | 2301-00501-006 | ND |