1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
IL American - Peoria
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-01-08 | 24380501 | ND |
| 2015-01-08 | 27920201 | ND |
| 2015-07-06 | 29623001 | ND |
| 2015-07-07 | 29623401 | ND |
| 2015-07-07 | 29624101 | ND |
| 2017-01-09 | 34212401 | ND |
| 2018-01-10 | 38124301 | ND |
| 2018-06-14 | 18F0582-01_02 | ND |
| 2018-07-11 | 40364601 | ND |
| 2018-07-11 | 40365101 | ND |
| 2018-07-11 | 40365901 | ND |
| 2019-05-14 | 19E0466-01 | ND |