1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
Hightstown Water Department
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 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-01-15 | L4860738-1 | ND |
| 2014-04-02 | L4973929-1 | ND |
| 2014-07-16 | L5104611-1 | ND |
| 2014-10-01 | L5241252-1 | ND |
| 2015-01-07 | L5367957-1 | ND |
| 2015-04-01 | L5490326-1 | ND |
| 2015-07-01 | L5639939-2 | ND |
| 2015-10-07 | L5820874-1 | ND |
| 2016-01-13 | L5969232-1 | ND |
| 2016-04-06 | L6131250-1 | ND |
| 2016-07-13 | L6317456-1 | ND |
| 2016-10-19 | L6468873-1 | ND |
| 2017-01-04 | L6599816-1 | ND |
| 2017-04-05 | L6722767-1 | ND |
| 2017-07-05 | L6857658-1 | ND |
| 2017-10-04 | L6951618-1 | ND |
| 2018-01-03 | L6983321-1 | ND |
| 2018-04-04 | L7009573-1 | ND |
| 2018-07-11 | L7041140-1 | ND |
| 2018-10-03 | L7071762-1 | ND |
| 2019-01-23 | L7090561-1 | ND |
| 2019-05-13 | L7111474-1 | ND |