1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene
City of Megargel
NOTE: City of Megargel purchases water from Baylor Water Supply Corporation which is required to test for 1,2,4-trimethylbenzene. Sample information shown below was taken by Baylor Water Supply Corporation.
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene is a chemical intermediate, industrial solvent and component of gasoline, coal tar and petroleum products. In laboratory animal studies, it harms the adrenal glands.
2
Samples
0
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
0
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: City of Megargel purchases water from Baylor Water Supply Corporation which is required to test for 1,2,4-trimethylbenzene. Sample information shown below was taken by Baylor Water Supply Corporation.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-08-12 | Q1435688001 | ND |
| 2017-02-01 | Q1704741002 | ND |