
What’s in your water?
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
Changes in adrenal glands
EWG guideline5 ppb
Legal limit70 ppb
ppb = Parts per billion
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene is an industrial solvent that can harm the adrenal glands and may increase the risk of cancer.
States affected
18
Utilities affected
70
Population affected
690.250
You should know
VOCs, also known as Volatile Organic Compounds, are gases emitted into the air from products or processes. They are widely used in various industries and products like paints, varnishes, wax, disinfection and even cosmetic products. Since there is such a wide variety of pollutants, health risks also vary greatly depending on levels of exposure and length of time exposed. Some effects include eye, nose, and throat irritation, headaches, loss of coordination, nausea, liver, and kidney damage.
Learn more about VOCs here.
Health concerns
- Changes in adrenal glands
What’s in your water?
States reporting contamination
State
Utilities
Above guidelines
Population affected
Indiana
1
0
90
Wisconsin
1
0
377
Ohio
2
0
6,4K
Connecticut
1
0
37,3K
Virginia
3
0
21,6K
New Jersey
1
0
6,7K
Louisiana
5
0
10,8K
New York
10
0
9,2K
Pennsylvania
1
0
150
Delaware
1
0
8K