1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
Firgrove Mutual Inc
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2021 | ND | 11 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-05-08 | ND | |
| 2021-04-22 | 4106995 | ND |
| 2021-04-22 | 4106996 | ND |
| 2021-04-22 | 4109492 | ND |
| 2021-05-03 | 4115218 | ND |
| 2021-05-03 | 4115220 | ND |
| 2021-05-04 | 4115219 | ND |
| 2021-05-26 | 4122784 | ND |
| 2021-05-26 | 4122785 | ND |
| 2021-06-10 | 4131887 | ND |
| 2021-08-16 | 4163794 | ND |
| 2021-10-13 | 4191674 | ND |
| 2022-03-04 | 4258476 | ND |
| 2022-03-28 | 4268782 | ND |
| 2022-04-20 | 4274621 | ND |