1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
White Fence Farms Mutual Water Company
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 |
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2014 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 1 | 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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2014-03-04 | 3761-009-1148 | ND |
2014-03-11 | 3761-004-1137 | ND |
2014-06-03 | 3761-009-1138 | ND |
2014-06-10 | 3761-004-1138 | ND |
2015-06-09 | 3761-009-1152 | ND |
2015-10-13 | 3761-004-1147 | ND |
2016-06-21 | 3761-009-1128 | ND |
2016-06-28 | 3761-004-1205 | ND |
2017-03-28 | 3761-004-1150 | ND |
2017-06-13 | 3761-009-1224 | ND |
2018-06-05 | 3761-009-1133 | ND |
2019-06-04 | 3761-009-1043 | ND |
2019-09-10 | 3761-004-1130 | ND |