1,2,3-Trichloropropane
Salem City
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 | 5 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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 | Lab ID | Result |
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2014-01-14 | M14-10650-01 | ND |
2014-04-30 | 201405090534AM | ND |
2014-06-03 | 14F0315-03 | ND |
2014-07-16 | 201407180189AM | ND |
2014-10-15 | 201410170363AM | ND |
2015-05-04 | 15E0235-01 | ND |
2016-04-04 | 16D0240-04 | ND |
2016-05-31 | 16F0018-01 | ND |