1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
Lakewood Twp MUA
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 | 9 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 9 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 10 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-01-29 | P14-0228-01 | ND |
| 2014-04-15 | P14-0907-01 | ND |
| 2014-07-16 | P14-2352-02 VOA | ND |
| 2014-07-16 | P14-2355-02 VOA | ND |
| 2014-07-16 | P14-2349-02 VOA | ND |
| 2014-07-16 | P14-2353-02 VOA | ND |
| 2014-07-16 | P14-2354-02 VOA | ND |
| 2014-11-05 | P14-4256-01 | ND |
| 2014-12-16 | P14-4807-01 | ND |
| 2015-02-11 | P15-0528-01 | ND |
| 2015-02-25 | P15-0678-01 | ND |
| 2015-05-07 | P15-1692-01 | ND |
| 2015-05-07 | P15-1694-01 | ND |
| 2015-07-16 | P15-3437-01 | ND |
| 2015-07-16 | P15-3435-01 | ND |
| 2015-07-16 | P15-3436-01 | ND |
| 2015-10-21 | P15-5621-01 | ND |
| 2015-10-29 | P15-5782-01 | ND |
| 2016-02-11 | P16-0559-01 | ND |
| 2016-02-11 | P16-0563-01 | ND |
| 2016-05-17 | P16-2221-01 | ND |
| 2016-05-17 | P16-2220-01 | ND |
| 2016-07-14 | P16-3797-01 | ND |
| 2016-07-14 | P16-3795-01 | ND |
| 2016-07-14 | P16-3796-01 | ND |
| 2016-10-14 | P16-5911-01 | ND |
| 2017-02-08 | P17-0566-01 | ND |
| 2017-04-13 | P17-1624-01 | ND |
| 2017-07-13 | P17-3840-02 | ND |
| 2017-07-13 | P17-3840-04 | ND |
| 2017-07-13 | P17-3843-01 | ND |
| 2017-07-13 | P17-3840-03 | ND |
| 2017-07-13 | P17-3840-01 | ND |
| 2017-07-13 | P17-3840-05 | ND |
| 2017-07-13 | P17-3845-01 | ND |
| 2017-10-18 | P17-6173-01 | ND |
| 2018-02-07 | P18-0514-01 | ND |
| 2018-04-11 | P18-1430-01 | ND |
| 2018-07-11 | P18-4376-02 | ND |
| 2018-07-11 | P18-4379-01 | ND |
| 2018-07-11 | P18-4376-01 | ND |
| 2018-10-10 | P18-7571-01 | ND |
| 2019-02-06 | P19-0626-01 | ND |
| 2019-04-10 | P19-2209-01 | ND |
| 2019-07-10 | P19-5926-01 | ND |
| 2019-07-10 | P19-5923-02 | ND |
| 2019-07-10 | P19-5923-01 | ND |
| 2019-10-08 | P19-9803-01 | ND |