1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
Birch Hill Water
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 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2021 | ND | 7 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2023 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-11-09 | S034601-03 | ND |
| 2018-11-09 | S034601-05 | ND |
| 2018-11-09 | S034601-01 | ND |
| 2021-02-15 | 420-191091-1F | ND |
| 2021-04-20 | 420-195556-5 | ND |
| 2021-04-20 | 420-195556-1 | ND |
| 2021-04-20 | 420-195556-3 | ND |
| 2021-07-26 | 420-202811-1F | ND |
| 2021-07-30 | 420-203208-1F | ND |
| 2021-09-01 | 420-205602-1F | ND |