1,2,3-Trichlorobenzene
Lynnfield Water District (MWRA)
NOTE: Lynnfield Water District (MWRA) purchases water from Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) which is required to test for 1,2,3-trichlorobenzene. Sample information shown below was taken by Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA).
1,2,3-Trichlorobenzene is a solvent and an intermediate for chemical manufacturing that was used historically as an insecticide for termite control. The National Toxicology Program lists it as a "reasonably anticipated" human carcinogen.
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 1,2,3-trichlorobenzene. 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 |