1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
City of Arlington
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2014 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 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
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-11 | Q1404025013 | ND |
| 2014-07-16 | Q1428390002 | ND |
| 2015-01-21 | Q1502500002 | ND |
| 2015-07-21 | Q1528156012 | ND |
| 2016-01-06 | Q1600353013 | ND |
| 2016-07-13 | Q1628428004 | ND |
| 2017-01-24 | Q1703096008 | ND |
| 2017-07-25 | Q1730774008 | ND |
| 2018-01-23 | Q1802577002 | ND |
| 2018-07-24 | Q1829429002 | ND |
| 2019-02-20 | Q1907393012 | ND |
| 2019-07-31 | Q1949576001 | ND |