1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
Wickson Creek SUD
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-03-03 | AC82575 | ND |
| 2015-03-03 | AC82547 | ND |
| 2015-09-11 | AD06936 | ND |
| 2015-11-09 | AD13029 | ND |
| 2016-03-15 | AD28844 | ND |
| 2017-02-01 | AD68131 | ND |
| 2018-05-08 | AE25599 | ND |
| 2018-05-08 | AE25597 | ND |
| 2019-01-18 | AE50573 | ND |
| 2019-02-21 | AE55310 | ND |
| 2019-04-10 | AE61824 | ND |
| 2019-07-17 | AE74858 | ND |
| 2019-10-02 | AE85536 | ND |