1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
Western Lake Estates
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 | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-11-15 | Q1846766009 | ND |
| 2018-11-15 | Q1846766017 | ND |
| 2018-11-15 | Q1846766001 | ND |
| 2019-09-17 | Q1965846001 | ND |
| 2019-09-17 | Q1965846003 | ND |
| 2019-09-17 | Q1965846005 | ND |
| 2020-09-03 | Q2035187003 | ND |
| 2020-09-03 | Q2035187005 | ND |
| 2021-08-12 | Q2121648001 | ND |
| 2021-08-12 | Q2121648003 | ND |
| 2021-11-23 | Q2132786005 | ND |
| 2022-08-02 | Q2222020002 | ND |
| 2022-10-31 | Q2233056005 | ND |
| 2022-10-31 | Q2233056007 | ND |
| 2023-08-23 | Q2335766001 | ND |
| 2023-08-23 | Q2335766003 | ND |
| 2023-08-23 | Q2335766005 | ND |