1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
Pennsylvania American Water Pittsburgh
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-01-08 | 24419801 | ND |
| 2014-01-09 | 24420501 | ND |
| 2015-01-05 | 12344347 | ND |
| 2015-01-06 | 12344368 | ND |
| 2016-01-04 | 13812681 | ND |
| 2016-01-11 | 13812728 | ND |
| 2017-01-04 | 15587634 | ND |
| 2017-01-04 | 15587491 | ND |
| 2018-01-08 | 38169501 | ND |
| 2018-01-08 | 38170201 | ND |
| 2019-01-02 | 42507301 | ND |
| 2019-01-03 | 42507801 | ND |