1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene
Lanesborough Fire and Water District
NOTE: Lanesborough Fire and Water District purchases water from Pittsfield DPU Water Department which is required to test for 1,2,4-trimethylbenzene. Sample information shown below was taken by Pittsfield DPU Water Department.
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene is a chemical intermediate, industrial solvent and component of gasoline, coal tar and petroleum products. In laboratory animal studies, it harms the adrenal glands.
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Lanesborough Fire and Water District purchases water from Pittsfield DPU Water Department which is required to test for 1,2,4-trimethylbenzene. Sample information shown below was taken by Pittsfield DPU Water Department.
| Date | Result |
|---|---|
| 2018-08-01 | ND |
| 2018-08-01 | ND |
| 2019-08-05 | ND |
| 2019-08-05 | ND |
| 2020-08-31 | ND |
| 2020-08-31 | ND |
| 2021-08-19 | ND |
| 2021-08-19 | ND |
| 2022-09-09 | ND |
| 2022-09-09 | ND |
| 2023-07-17 | ND |
| 2023-07-17 | ND |