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1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene

Shippensburg Boro Water Authority

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

 

12

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

0

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2018ND10ND
2019ND10ND
2020ND40ND
2021ND10ND
2022ND10ND
2023ND40ND

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
2018-04-03(104) GUNTERND
2019-04-10(104) GUNTERND
2020-04-1522158701.00ND
2020-06-1022552459.00ND
2020-06-1022552461.00ND
2020-06-1022552460.00ND
2021-04-2024380459.00ND
2022-04-1326594474.00ND
2023-04-1328845249.00ND
2023-05-1629045746.00ND
2023-05-1829045767.00ND
2023-08-1529644104.00ND