1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
City of Moody
NOTE: City of Moody purchases water from Bluebonnet Water Supply Corporation which is required to test for 1,2,4-trichlorobenzene. Sample information shown below was taken by Bluebonnet Water Supply Corporation.
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 | 1 | 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
NOTE: City of Moody purchases water from Bluebonnet Water Supply Corporation which is required to test for 1,2,4-trichlorobenzene. Sample information shown below was taken by Bluebonnet Water Supply Corporation.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-05-10 | AE25953 | ND |
| 2019-05-22 | AE67683 | ND |
| 2020-05-27 | AF12742 | ND |
| 2021-06-02 | AF56265 | ND |
| 2022-05-26 | AF98697 | ND |
| 2023-05-25 | Q2320248001 | ND |