Know Your Environment. Protect Your Health.

1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene

Collins/gowanda Correctional Facilities

1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene is an industrial solvent that can harm the adrenal glands and may increase the risk of cancer.

 

9

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

0

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2018ND30ND
2019ND20ND
2020ND10ND
2021ND10ND
2022ND10ND
2023ND10ND

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
2018-03-05480-132291-1ND
2018-05-08480-135652-1ND
2018-08-20480-140641-1ND
2019-02-26480-149528-1ND
2019-08-13EHS1900040899-SR-2POND
2020-08-12480-173768-1POCND
2021-09-21480-189918-1ND
2022-03-16EHS2200008609-1POCND
2023-08-15R2307490-001ND