1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
Midville
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 |
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2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 1 | 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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2014-12-29 | AI62123 | ND |
2016-11-29 | AJ34214 | ND |
2017-02-21 | AJ46798 | ND |
2017-02-21 | AJ46799 | ND |
2017-05-01 | AJ54334 | ND |
2017-08-01 | AJ62361 | ND |
2018-03-07 | AJ85247 | ND |
2019-03-06 | AK12879 | ND |
2019-04-01 | AK14264 | ND |