1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
Erie County Water Authority (ECWA)
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-01-16 | POCS 2014 SURGEO | ND |
| 2014-01-21 | POCS 2014 VAN DE | ND |
| 2015-05-15 | 480-80472-1 | ND |
| 2015-05-15 | 480-80472-2A | ND |
| 2016-05-20 | 16P007954 | ND |
| 2016-05-20 | 16P007955 | ND |
| 2017-10-16 | 480-125962-2 | ND |
| 2017-10-16 | 480-125962-1 | ND |
| 2018-03-27 | 7046472002 | ND |
| 2018-03-27 | 7046472001 | ND |
| 2019-05-21 | D9E2665-01 | ND |
| 2019-05-21 | D9E2665-02 | ND |