1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
Newtown Artesian Water Company
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 | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-06-11 | L5105173-7 | ND |
| 2014-06-11 | L5105173-8 | ND |
| 2014-06-11 | L5105173-10 | ND |
| 2014-06-11 | L5105173-9 | ND |
| 2014-06-11 | L5105173-6 | ND |
| 2015-06-09 | 12867306 | ND |
| 2015-06-16 | 12867389 | ND |
| 2016-06-15 | 14388880 | ND |
| 2016-06-15 | 14388932 | ND |
| 2017-06-16 | 16240471 | ND |
| 2017-06-16 | 16240419 | ND |
| 2017-06-19 | 16240523 | ND |
| 2018-07-26 | L7056979-1 | ND |
| 2018-07-26 | L7056979-2 | ND |
| 2018-07-26 | L7056979-3 | ND |
| 2019-06-17 | 9008627-01 | ND |
| 2019-06-17 | 9008628-01 | ND |