1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
City of Beatrice
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 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 13 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-09-08 | 324203 | ND |
| 2014-09-08 | 324204 | ND |
| 2014-09-08 | 324205 | ND |
| 2014-09-08 | 324206 | ND |
| 2014-10-27 | 332960 | ND |
| 2014-10-27 | 332957 | ND |
| 2014-10-27 | 332959 | ND |
| 2014-10-27 | 332958 | ND |
| 2015-01-20 | 346204 | ND |
| 2015-01-20 | 346205 | ND |
| 2015-01-20 | 346206 | ND |
| 2015-01-20 | 346207 | ND |
| 2015-02-23 | 345996 | ND |
| 2015-04-20 | 357698 | ND |
| 2015-04-20 | 357697 | ND |
| 2015-04-20 | 357695 | ND |
| 2015-04-20 | 357696 | ND |
| 2015-07-20 | 374575 | ND |
| 2015-07-20 | 374572 | ND |
| 2015-07-20 | 374573 | ND |
| 2015-07-20 | 374574 | ND |
| 2016-02-16 | ND | |
| 2016-08-01 | ND | |
| 2016-08-01 | ND | |
| 2017-08-01 | ND | |
| 2017-08-01 | ND | |
| 2018-07-30 | 567287 | ND |
| 2018-07-30 | 567288 | ND |
| 2018-08-20 | 560299 | ND |
| 2019-01-28 | 592534 | ND |
| 2019-08-12 | 628496 | ND |
| 2019-08-12 | 628497 | ND |