1,2,3-Trichloropropane
Andrews University
NOTE: Andrews University purchases water from Berrien Springs which is required to test for 1,2,3-trichloropropane. Sample information shown below was taken by Berrien Springs.
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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2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 5 | 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
NOTE: Andrews University purchases water from Berrien Springs which is required to test for 1,2,3-trichloropropane. Sample information shown below was taken by Berrien Springs.
Date | Lab ID | Result |
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2018-05-08 | LLH79348 | ND |
2019-07-10 | LLI49047 | ND |
2019-07-22 | LLI51022 | ND |
2019-11-04 | LLI74773 | ND |
2019-12-11 | LLI82897 | ND |
2019-12-11 | LLI82898 | ND |