1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
Milwaukee Waterworks
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene is an industrial solvent that can harm the adrenal glands and may increase the risk of cancer.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2014 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 6 | 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 |
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2014-08-18 | 3085065 | ND |
2014-08-19 | 3086089 | ND |
2014-08-21 | 3088583 | ND |
2014-08-21 | 3088685 | ND |
2014-08-21 | 3088626 | ND |
2014-08-21 | 3088713 | ND |
2015-08-17 | 3302556 | ND |
2015-08-17 | 3302447 | ND |
2015-08-17 | 3302522 | ND |
2015-08-17 | 3302481 | ND |
2015-08-18 | 3303599 | ND |
2015-08-19 | 3304985 | ND |
2016-08-22 | 3528603 | ND |
2016-08-22 | 3528615 | ND |
2017-08-21 | 3762286 | ND |
2017-08-21 | 3762068 | ND |
2018-08-21 | 4030658 | ND |
2018-08-21 | 4030673 | ND |
2019-08-12 | 4383517 | ND |
2019-08-12 | 4383513 | ND |