1,3,5-Trimethylbenzene
Peabody Water Department (MWRA)
1,3,5-trimethylbenzene is a neurotoxic, volatile chemical found in gasoline, and used as a solvent and paint thinner.
18
Samples
0
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
0
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Result |
|---|---|
| 2014-07-07 | ND |
| 2015-01-12 | ND |
| 2015-01-12 | ND |
| 2015-01-12 | ND |
| 2015-07-14 | ND |
| 2016-01-25 | ND |
| 2016-01-25 | ND |
| 2016-01-25 | ND |
| 2016-07-14 | ND |
| 2016-07-15 | ND |
| 2017-01-30 | ND |
| 2017-01-30 | ND |
| 2017-01-30 | ND |
| 2018-02-05 | ND |
| 2018-02-05 | ND |
| 2019-02-21 | ND |
| 2019-02-21 | ND |
| 2019-02-21 | ND |