1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
La Canada Irrigation District
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 | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-03-17 | 3761-002-0955 | ND |
| 2014-03-17 | 3761-001-0925 | ND |
| 2014-12-15 | 3761-003-1045 | ND |
| 2015-03-16 | 3761-001-0930 | ND |
| 2015-03-16 | 3761-002-1100 | ND |
| 2015-12-07 | 3761-003-1045 | ND |
| 2016-03-07 | 3761-001-1005 | ND |
| 2016-03-21 | 3761-002-1000 | ND |
| 2016-04-18 | 3761-002-1020 | ND |
| 2016-06-06 | 3761-002-1100 | ND |
| 2016-06-20 | 3761-003-1140 | ND |
| 2016-12-12 | 3761-003-1015 | ND |
| 2017-03-13 | 3761-001-0915 | ND |
| 2018-03-12 | 3761-001-0915 | ND |
| 2018-03-26 | 3761-003-1100 | ND |
| 2019-03-18 | 3761-001-1030 | ND |
| 2019-03-31 | 3761-003-0930 | ND |