1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
Pennsylvania American Water Company Butler
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-03-12 | 38836501 | ND |
| 2019-03-05 | 43248101 | ND |
| 2020-03-09 | 21939739.00 | ND |
| 2021-03-01 | 24158495.00 | ND |
| 2022-03-07 | 26380911.00 | ND |
| 2023-03-07 | 28618843.00 | ND |
| 2023-03-14 | 28618960.00 | ND |
| 2023-03-27 | 28618981.00 | ND |
| 2023-04-10 | 28809080.00 | ND |
| 2023-04-25 | 28809101.00 | ND |
| 2023-05-09 | 29010746.00 | ND |