1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
Security Waster 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 | 21 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 20 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 37 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 15 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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 | Result |
|---|---|
| 2014-02-24 | ND |
| 2014-02-24 | ND |
| 2014-02-24 | ND |
| 2014-02-24 | ND |
| 2014-02-24 | ND |
| 2014-02-24 | ND |
| 2014-02-24 | ND |
| 2014-02-24 | ND |
| 2014-02-26 | ND |
| 2014-02-26 | ND |
| 2014-02-26 | ND |
| 2014-02-26 | ND |
| 2014-02-26 | ND |
| 2014-02-26 | ND |
| 2014-04-21 | ND |
| 2014-04-21 | ND |
| 2014-04-22 | ND |
| 2014-07-31 | ND |
| 2014-08-14 | ND |
| 2014-09-09 | ND |
| 2014-11-03 | ND |
| 2015-01-05 | ND |
| 2015-01-06 | ND |
| 2015-01-13 | ND |
| 2015-01-13 | ND |
| 2015-01-13 | ND |
| 2015-01-13 | ND |
| 2015-01-13 | ND |
| 2015-01-13 | ND |
| 2015-01-14 | ND |
| 2015-01-14 | ND |
| 2015-01-14 | ND |
| 2015-01-14 | ND |
| 2015-01-14 | ND |
| 2015-02-23 | ND |
| 2015-04-06 | ND |
| 2015-08-03 | ND |
| 2015-10-05 | ND |
| 2015-10-06 | ND |
| 2015-10-06 | ND |
| 2015-10-06 | ND |
| 2016-01-12 | ND |
| 2016-01-13 | ND |
| 2016-01-13 | ND |
| 2016-01-13 | ND |
| 2016-01-13 | ND |
| 2016-01-13 | ND |
| 2016-01-13 | ND |
| 2016-01-13 | ND |
| 2016-01-14 | ND |
| 2016-01-14 | ND |
| 2016-01-14 | ND |
| 2016-01-14 | ND |
| 2016-01-14 | ND |
| 2016-01-14 | ND |
| 2016-01-14 | ND |
| 2016-01-25 | ND |
| 2016-01-28 | ND |
| 2016-02-03 | ND |
| 2016-04-06 | ND |
| 2016-04-06 | ND |
| 2016-04-06 | ND |
| 2016-04-06 | ND |
| 2016-04-06 | ND |
| 2016-05-10 | ND |
| 2016-05-10 | ND |
| 2016-08-23 | ND |
| 2016-08-23 | ND |
| 2016-08-23 | ND |
| 2016-08-23 | ND |
| 2016-08-23 | ND |
| 2016-08-23 | ND |
| 2016-08-23 | ND |
| 2016-08-23 | ND |
| 2016-08-23 | ND |
| 2016-10-11 | ND |
| 2016-10-11 | ND |
| 2016-10-19 | ND |
| 2017-02-13 | ND |
| 2017-02-13 | ND |
| 2017-02-13 | ND |
| 2017-02-13 | ND |
| 2017-02-13 | ND |
| 2017-02-13 | ND |
| 2017-02-15 | ND |
| 2017-02-15 | ND |
| 2017-02-15 | ND |
| 2017-02-15 | ND |
| 2017-02-15 | ND |
| 2017-02-15 | ND |
| 2017-04-17 | ND |
| 2017-04-17 | ND |
| 2017-04-17 | ND |