1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
Grove Estates Mobile Home Park
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
State, National, and Health Guidelines for Drinking Water
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-03-21 | 177368-01 | ND |
| 2018-05-07 | 178680-01 | ND |
| 2018-06-12 | 179788-01 | ND |
| 2018-09-12 | 182855-01 | ND |
| 2018-10-29 | AK04961 | ND |
| 2019-01-22 | AK09853 | ND |
| 2019-04-22 | AK15570 | ND |
| 2020-06-08 | AK47650 | ND |
| 2021-03-08 | AK70814 | ND |
| 2022-03-28 | AK97901 | ND |
| 2023-03-06 | AL26599 | ND |