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1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene

Shangri La Subdivision

1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene is an industrial solvent that can harm the adrenal glands and may increase the risk of cancer.

 

18

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

0

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2018ND30ND
2019ND30ND
2020ND30ND
2021ND30ND
2022ND30ND
2023ND30ND

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
2018-11-12Q1845459020ND
2018-11-12Q1845459022ND
2018-11-12Q1845459008ND
2019-06-19Q1937663005ND
2019-06-19Q1937663007ND
2019-06-19Q1937663009ND
2020-06-25Q2025622001ND
2020-06-25Q2025622003ND
2020-06-25Q2025622005ND
2021-06-16Q2115844002ND
2021-06-16Q2115844006ND
2021-06-16Q2115844004ND
2022-03-22Q2209179008ND
2022-03-22Q2209179010ND
2022-03-22Q2209179012ND
2023-02-21Q2307017001ND
2023-12-04Q2351630001ND
2023-12-04Q2351630003ND