1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
Pilot Mountain, Town of
NOTE: Pilot Mountain, Town of purchases water from City of Mount Airy which is required to test for 1,2,4-trichlorobenzene. Sample information shown below was taken by City of Mount Airy.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2020 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
State, National, and Health Guidelines for Drinking Water
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
NOTE: Pilot Mountain, Town of purchases water from City of Mount Airy which is required to test for 1,2,4-trichlorobenzene. Sample information shown below was taken by City of Mount Airy.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-01-30 | 45855-03 | ND |
| 2018-01-30 | 45855-06 | ND |
| 2020-01-28 | 77782-03 | ND |
| 2020-01-28 | 77782-07 | ND |
| 2021-01-26 | 189-21 | ND |
| 2021-01-26 | 192-21 | ND |
| 2022-01-25 | 255-22 | ND |
| 2022-01-25 | 258-22 | ND |
| 2023-02-07 | 37729_23-06135 | ND |
| 2023-02-07 | 37729_23-06136 | ND |