1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene
Essex Fells Water Department
NOTE: Essex Fells Water Department purchases water from NJ American Water - Short Hills which is required to test for 1,2,4-trimethylbenzene. Sample information shown below was taken by NJ American Water - Short Hills.
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene is a chemical intermediate, industrial solvent and component of gasoline, coal tar and petroleum products. In laboratory animal studies, it harms the adrenal glands.
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 | 11 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 14 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 12 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 10 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Essex Fells Water Department purchases water from NJ American Water - Short Hills which is required to test for 1,2,4-trimethylbenzene. Sample information shown below was taken by NJ American Water - Short Hills.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
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