1,2,3-Trichloropropane
Quakertown Boro
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.
16
Samples
0
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
0
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ND | 16 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-06-17 | 2013088022 | ND |
| 2014-06-17 | 2013088013 | ND |
| 2014-06-17 | 2013088017 | ND |
| 2014-06-17 | 2013088032 | ND |
| 2014-06-17 | 2013088027 | ND |
| 2014-06-17 | 2013088008 | ND |
| 2014-06-17 | 2013088037 | ND |
| 2014-06-17 | 2013088003 | ND |
| 2014-12-09 | 2044025003 | ND |
| 2014-12-09 | 2044025008 | ND |
| 2014-12-09 | 2044025013 | ND |
| 2014-12-09 | 2044025018 | ND |
| 2014-12-11 | 2044675018 | ND |
| 2014-12-11 | 2044675008 | ND |
| 2014-12-11 | 2044675013 | ND |
| 2014-12-11 | 2044675003 | ND |