1,2,3-Trichloropropane
Norwell Water Department
1,2,3-Trichloropropane is a potent carcinogen that contaminates drinking water in agricultural regions where it was historically used as soil fumigant. Click here to read more about carcinogenic VOCs.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
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2013 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
2014 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
State and national drinking water standards and health guidelines
EWG Health Guideline 0.0007 ppb
The EWG Health Guideline of 0.0007 ppb for 1,2,3-trichloropropane 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 cancer.
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Result |
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2013-03-05 | ND |
2013-03-05 | ND |
2013-03-06 | ND |
2013-09-25 | ND |
2013-09-25 | ND |
2013-09-26 | ND |
2014-08-27 | ND |
2014-08-27 | ND |
2014-08-27 | ND |
2016-09-08 | ND |
2016-09-08 | ND |
2016-09-08 | ND |
2017-08-30 | ND |
2017-08-30 | ND |
2017-08-30 | ND |
2018-11-09 | ND |
2018-11-09 | ND |
2018-11-09 | ND |
2019-08-21 | ND |
2019-08-21 | ND |
2019-08-21 | ND |