1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
City of Greenwood
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-08-17 | 150818-013VO | ND |
| 2015-08-17 | 150818-014VO | ND |
| 2015-08-17 | 150818-015VO | ND |
| 2015-08-17 | 150818-016VO | ND |
| 2015-08-17 | 150818-017VO | ND |
| 2015-08-17 | 150818-018VO | ND |
| 2018-01-29 | 180130-017VO | ND |
| 2018-05-01 | 180502-015VO | ND |
| 2018-08-13 | 180814-021VO | ND |
| 2018-10-22 | 181023-009VO | ND |
| 2019-03-05 | 190306-010VO | ND |
| 2019-04-29 | 190430-005VO | ND |
| 2019-08-12 | 190813-012VO | ND |
| 2019-11-05 | 191106-014VO | ND |