1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
Portales Water System
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2013 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2014 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2012-09-11 | 2012032645 | ND |
| 2012-10-30 | 2012038985 | ND |
| 2013-03-04 | 1303393-001A | ND |
| 2013-09-05 | 1309246-001A | ND |
| 2013-10-02 | 1310236-001A | ND |
| 2014-07-17 | 1407893-001A | ND |
| 2014-07-17 | 1407894-001A | ND |
| 2015-10-14 | 1510845-001A | ND |
| 2017-06-06 | 2017016935 | ND |
| 2017-06-06 | 2017016936 | ND |