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1,2-Dichloropropane

Morrisville State College

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.

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19

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

0

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2018ND30ND
2019ND30ND
2020ND30ND
2021ND30ND
2022ND30ND
2023ND40ND

ppb = parts per billion

State, National, and Health Guidelines for Drinking Water

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
2018-11-0811081801CND
2018-11-0811081802CND
2018-11-0811081803CND
2019-10-1710171906CPOCND
2019-10-1710171905CPOCND
2019-10-1710171907CPOCND
2020-10-0710072005CPOCND
2020-10-0710072004CPOCND
2020-10-0710072003CPOCND
2021-11-0411042104CND
2021-11-0411042103CND
2021-11-0411042102CND
2022-11-0911092203CND
2022-11-0911092202CND
2022-11-0911092201CND
2023-06-21EHS2300034560POCND
2023-12-0712072304CND
2023-12-0712072302CND
2023-12-0712072303CND