1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
City of Kilgore
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 |
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2014 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 4 | 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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2014-07-08 | Q1426289011 | ND |
2014-07-08 | Q1426289013 | ND |
2015-02-17 | Q1506274002 | ND |
2015-04-15 | Q1514525005 | ND |
2015-07-24 | Q1529137002 | ND |
2016-01-13 | Q1601372002 | ND |
2016-07-06 | Q1627132002 | ND |
2017-04-06 | Q1714264009 | ND |
2017-05-25 | Q1722388002 | ND |
2017-07-07 | Q1727773005 | ND |
2017-10-04 | Q1748893005 | ND |
2018-02-01 | Q1804019008 | ND |
2018-02-01 | Q1804019002 | ND |
2019-02-13 | Q1906685005 | ND |
2019-08-08 | Q1952473002 | ND |