1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
Riverwalk Subdivision
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 | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 3 | 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
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-01-22 | AE09589 | ND |
| 2018-01-22 | AE09591 | ND |
| 2018-01-22 | AE09581 | ND |
| 2019-11-25 | AE90392 | ND |
| 2019-11-25 | AE90394 | ND |
| 2019-11-25 | AE90408 | ND |
| 2020-09-03 | AF26500 | ND |
| 2020-09-03 | AF26502 | ND |
| 2020-09-03 | AF26506 | ND |
| 2021-07-26 | AF63303 | ND |
| 2021-07-26 | AF63347 | ND |
| 2021-07-26 | AF63345 | ND |
| 2022-08-24 | AG10787 | ND |
| 2022-08-24 | AG10791 | ND |
| 2022-08-24 | AG10799 | ND |
| 2023-08-03 | AG51336 | ND |
| 2023-08-03 | AG51354 | ND |
| 2023-08-03 | AG51356 | ND |