1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
Peter Pitchess Honor Rancho Detention Center
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 | 7 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-03-04 | 5442-016-1115 | ND |
| 2014-03-04 | 5442-006-1058 | ND |
| 2014-03-04 | 5442-003-1046 | ND |
| 2015-03-04 | 5442-003-0934 | ND |
| 2015-03-04 | 5442-016-0957 | ND |
| 2015-03-04 | 5442-006-0942 | ND |
| 2015-03-25 | 5442-003-1050 | ND |
| 2015-03-25 | 5442-006-1105 | ND |
| 2015-04-15 | 5442-006-1205 | ND |
| 2015-04-15 | 5442-003-1155 | ND |
| 2016-03-30 | 5442-006-0903 | ND |
| 2016-03-30 | 5442-016-0937 | ND |
| 2016-03-30 | 5442-003-0857 | ND |
| 2017-07-13 | 9588-006-1100 | ND |
| 2017-07-13 | 9588-016-1110 | ND |
| 2017-07-13 | 9588-003-1049 | ND |
| 2017-09-18 | 9590-016-0945 | ND |
| 2018-01-16 | 9590-006-0915 | ND |
| 2018-01-16 | 9590-003-0900 | ND |
| 2018-01-16 | 9590-016-0930 | ND |
| 2019-01-08 | 9590-003-0830 | ND |
| 2019-01-08 | 9590-006-0845 | ND |
| 2019-01-08 | 9590-016-0900 | ND |