1,2-Dichloropropane
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1,2-Dichloropropane is a volatile carcinogenic solvent discharged from chemical factories and landfills. It also contaminates farmland due to its former use as a soil fumigant. Read More.
The insecticide and fumigant uses of 1,2-dichloropropane were discontinued in the 1980s, but it is still used as an industrial solvent. The California public health goal of 0.5 parts per billion, set to protect against cancer, is 10 times lower than the amount allowed by the federal government, which is a Maximum Contaminant Level of 5 parts per billion. 1,2-Dichloropropane can also damage the nervous system, liver, kidneys, and digestive and respiratory systems.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
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2014 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 9 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 10 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 11 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
State and national drinking water standards and health guidelines
EWG Health Guideline 0.5 ppb
The EWG Health Guideline of 0.5 ppb for 1,2-dichloropropane 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.
EPA Maximum Contaminant
Level (MCL) 5 ppb
The legal limit for 1,2-dichloropropane, established in 1991, was based on analytical detection limits at the time that the standard was set. This limit may not fully protect against the risk of cancer.
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
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2014-09-18 | SEPT2014 POC EP# | ND |
2014-09-18 | SEPT2014 POC EP# | ND |
2014-12-30 | POC 4THQT2014 EP | ND |
2014-12-30 | POC 4THQT 2014 E | ND |
2015-06-25 | 2NDQT2015 POC WE | ND |
2015-06-25 | 2NDQT2015 WELL1- | ND |
2015-11-24 | 4THQT15 WELL #5 | ND |
2015-11-24 | 4THQT15 WELL#1-4 | ND |
2016-03-23 | 1STQT16 LAKE ERI | ND |
2016-03-23 | 1STQT POCS WELL# | ND |
2016-05-18 | 2ND16 POC LAKE E | ND |
2016-06-01 | 2NDQT16 WELLS 1- | ND |
2016-06-01 | 2NDQT16 WELL 5 E | ND |
2016-08-24 | 3RDQT16 POC WELL | ND |
2016-08-24 | 3RDQT16 POC WELL | ND |
2016-11-09 | 4THQT16 EP1-4 | ND |
2016-11-09 | 4THQT16 ENTRY PT | ND |
2017-02-01 | 1STQT17 EP-WELL | ND |
2017-02-01 | 1STQT17 EP 1-4 P | ND |
2017-06-14 | 2NDQT17 WELL #5 | ND |
2017-06-14 | 2NDQT17 POC WELL | ND |
2017-07-19 | 3RDQT17 WELL #5 | ND |
2017-07-19 | 3RDQT17 HOUSE WE | ND |
2017-08-30 | 3RDQT17 WELL 5EP | ND |
2017-08-30 | 3RDQT17 POC EP1- | ND |
2017-09-27 | POC TREATMENT EP | ND |
2017-09-27 | POC17 WELL 5 RAW | ND |
2018-01-17 | R1800451-002 | ND |
2018-01-17 | R1800451-001 | ND |
2018-02-14 | R1801318-004 | ND |
2018-02-14 | R1801318-003 | ND |
2018-03-06 | R1802013-003 | ND |
2018-05-23 | 2Q18 LEMHP POC E | ND |
2018-05-23 | 2Q18 LEMHP POC E | ND |
2018-08-22 | 3Q18 LEMHP POC E | ND |
2018-08-22 | 3Q18 LEMHP POC E | ND |
2018-10-24 | 4Q18 LEMHP POC E | ND |
2018-10-24 | 4Q18 LEMHP POC E | ND |
2019-03-20 | 1Q19 LEMHP POC E | ND |
2019-03-20 | 1Q19 LEMHP POC E | ND |
2019-05-15 | 2Q19 LEMHP POC E | ND |
2019-05-15 | 2Q19 LEMHP POC E | ND |
2019-08-21 | 3Q19 LEMHP POC E | ND |
2019-08-21 | 3Q19 LEMHP POC E | ND |
2019-11-20 | 4Q19 LEMHP POC E | ND |
2019-11-20 | 4Q19 LEMHP POC E | ND |