1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
Rubidoux Community SD
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | ND | 5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-05-15 | 4790-015-0755 | ND |
| 2014-05-15 | 4790-014-0800 | ND |
| 2014-05-15 | 4790-013-0815 | ND |
| 2014-05-15 | 4790-002-0915 | ND |
| 2016-03-18 | 4790-006-1110 | ND |
| 2016-05-10 | 4790-004-1200 | ND |
| 2016-05-10 | 4790-006-1215 | ND |
| 2016-05-10 | 4790-013-1045 | ND |
| 2016-05-10 | 4790-002-1030 | ND |
| 2016-05-10 | 4790-014-1100 | ND |
| 2017-05-10 | 4790-013-1000 | ND |
| 2017-05-10 | 4790-014-1025 | ND |
| 2017-05-10 | 4790-006-1115 | ND |
| 2017-05-10 | 4790-004-1045 | ND |
| 2017-05-10 | 4790-002-0930 | ND |
| 2019-03-28 | 4790-029-1315 | ND |
| 2019-05-08 | 4790-013-0915 | ND |
| 2019-05-08 | 4790-002-0816 | ND |
| 2019-05-09 | 4790-006-1330 | ND |
| 2019-10-02 | 4790-029-0140 | ND |