1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene
Lynnfield Water District (MWRA)
NOTE: Lynnfield Water District (MWRA) purchases water from Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) which is required to test for 1,2,4-trimethylbenzene. Sample information shown below was taken by Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA).
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 | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Lynnfield Water District (MWRA) purchases water from Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) which is required to test for 1,2,4-trimethylbenzene. Sample information shown below was taken by Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA).
| Date | Result |
|---|---|
| 2018-10-16 | ND |
| 2018-10-16 | ND |
| 2019-10-15 | ND |
| 2019-10-15 | ND |
| 2020-10-06 | ND |
| 2020-10-06 | ND |
| 2021-10-19 | ND |
| 2021-10-19 | ND |
| 2022-10-04 | ND |
| 2022-10-04 | ND |
| 2023-10-24 | ND |
| 2023-10-24 | ND |