1,2,3-Trichloropropane

1,2,3-Trichloropropane is a synthetic chemical used in solvents and pesticides. It can contaminate groundwater from industrial sites and agricultural areas. It is a known carcinogen.

1,2,3-Trichloropropane (TCP) is a man-made chlorinated hydrocarbon that has been used as an industrial solvent and pesticide ingredient. It can leach into groundwater from manufacturing facilities, hazardous waste sites, and areas where certain fumigants were applied. TCP is highly persistent in the environment and can travel long distances in groundwater. Detection typically involves gas chromatography. The EPA classifies it as "likely to be carcinogenic to humans" based on animal studies. Some states have set strict limits for TCP in drinking water due to health concerns.

People affected
4.9M
Utilities with this contaminant
43
States with this contaminant
9

Utilities with the highest levels of this contaminant

UtilityService AreasLevelPopulation Served
WA
Waipio Heights
Waipio, HI

0.235 ppb

11,516

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CI
City Of Livingston
Livingston, CA

0.232 ppb

14,894

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SH
Shafter, City Of
Shafter, CA

0.128 ppb

21,036

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GA
Garden City Park Wd
New Hyde Park (V), NY

0.102 ppb

18,000

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CA
California State University Fresno
Fresno County, CA

0.063 ppb

41,000

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AR
Arvin Community Services Dist
Kern County, CA

0.061 ppb

19,895

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IM
Immokalee Water
Immokalee, FL

0.047 ppb

25,838

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CA
California Institution For Men
San Bernardino County, CA

0.046 ppb

10,667

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GR
Greenlawn Wd
Huntington (T), NY

0.043 ppb

42,000

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UN
University Of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM

0.040 ppb

35,000

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