1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
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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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-08-26 | AI51205 | ND |
| 2014-11-25 | AI60077 | ND |
| 2015-01-26 | AI63382 | ND |
| 2015-05-19 | AI77395 | ND |
| 2015-09-10 | AI89318 | ND |
| 2015-10-27 | AI99825 | ND |
| 2016-01-13 | AJ04128 | ND |
| 2016-04-15 | AJ10145 | ND |
| 2016-07-27 | AJ19829 | ND |
| 2016-10-20 | AJ31911 | ND |
| 2017-01-24 | AJ43367 | ND |
| 2017-04-20 | AJ53644 | ND |
| 2017-08-02 | AJ62364 | ND |
| 2017-11-09 | AJ73496 | ND |
| 2018-06-07 | AJ90966 | ND |
| 2019-05-21 | AK17905 | ND |