1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
Collingwood LLC Umh Ny
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2021 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2022 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 4 | 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
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-08-20 | EHS1900042097-01POC | ND |
| 2019-08-20 | EHS1900042096-01POC | ND |
| 2022-04-21 | S2D0453-04POCS | ND |
| 2022-07-26 | EHS2200035249-01POCS | ND |
| 2022-07-26 | EHS2200035250-01POCS | ND |
| 2023-03-28 | S3C0264-01POC | ND |
| 2023-08-01 | R2306830-001POCS | ND |
| 2023-08-01 | R2306821-001POCS | ND |
| 2023-11-08 | R2310336-001POCS | ND |