1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
Bonney Lake Water Department
NOTE: Bonney Lake Water Department purchases water from City of Tacoma which is required to test for 1,2,4-trichlorobenzene. Sample information shown below was taken by City of Tacoma.
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2021 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 4 | 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: Bonney Lake Water Department purchases water from City of Tacoma which is required to test for 1,2,4-trichlorobenzene. Sample information shown below was taken by City of Tacoma.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-02-07 | ND | |
| 2018-03-12 | ND | |
| 2018-03-19 | ND | |
| 2019-01-02 | ND | |
| 2019-07-24 | ND | |
| 2019-12-03 | ND | |
| 2021-06-21 | 4137309 | ND |
| 2021-06-21 | 4233773 | ND |
| 2021-06-21 | 4137308 | ND |
| 2021-06-21 | 4137307 | ND |
| 2021-06-30 | 4142811 | ND |
| 2022-09-15 | 4368469 | ND |
| 2022-09-23 | 4368470 | ND |
| 2022-10-11 | 4363364 | ND |
| 2022-11-15 | 4428454 | ND |
| 2022-11-16 | 4388597 | ND |
| 2023-06-20 | 4542958 | ND |
| 2023-07-12 | 4542959 | ND |
| 2023-07-12 | 4542960 | ND |