1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
Town of Oakland
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 2 | 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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2014-04-21 | 0110008_01_04649 | ND |
2014-04-21 | 0110008_02_04649 | ND |
2015-06-15 | E15003950001 | ND |
2015-06-15 | E15003950004 | ND |
2016-05-24 | E16004469001 | ND |
2016-05-24 | E16004478001 | ND |
2017-04-25 | E17004235004 | ND |
2017-04-25 | E17004235008 | ND |
2018-05-10 | E18004086004 | ND |
2018-05-10 | E18004086006 | ND |
2019-07-16 | E20000191006 | ND |
2019-07-16 | E20000191008 | ND |