1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
City of Slaton
NOTE: City of Slaton purchases water from Lubbock Public Water System which is required to test for 1,2,4-trichlorobenzene. Sample information shown below was taken by Lubbock Public Water System.
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene is an industrial solvent that can harm the adrenal glands and may increase the risk of cancer.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
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2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 3 | 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
NOTE: City of Slaton purchases water from Lubbock Public Water System which is required to test for 1,2,4-trichlorobenzene. Sample information shown below was taken by Lubbock Public Water System.
Date | Lab ID | Result |
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2014-01-22 | Q1401929002 | ND |
2014-02-12 | Q1404338003 | ND |
2015-02-03 | Q1504173001 | ND |
2015-02-11 | Q1505820001 | ND |
2015-04-07 | Q1513290006 | ND |
2016-02-03 | Q1604716004 | ND |
2016-02-03 | Q1604716011 | ND |
2016-04-06 | Q1613543001 | ND |
2017-02-08 | Q1705565007 | ND |
2017-08-10 | Q1734366011 | ND |
2017-09-27 | Q1746701005 | ND |
2018-02-07 | Q1805018014 | ND |
2018-03-26 | Q1812603005 | ND |
2018-04-19 | Q1816161007 | ND |
2019-02-14 | Q1906913007 | ND |
2019-04-16 | Q1915160003 | ND |
2019-04-16 | Q1915160005 | ND |