1,2,3-Trichloropropane
Norfolk Naval Base
NOTE: Norfolk Naval Base purchases water from City of Norfolk which is required to test for 1,2,3-trichloropropane. Sample information shown below was taken by City of Norfolk.
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 | 4 | 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
NOTE: Norfolk Naval Base purchases water from City of Norfolk which is required to test for 1,2,3-trichloropropane. Sample information shown below was taken by City of Norfolk.
Date | Lab ID | Result |
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2013-11-12 | 201311130387AM | ND |
2013-11-12 | 201311130383AM | ND |
2014-02-11 | 201402120444AM | ND |
2014-02-11 | 201402120440AM | ND |
2014-05-13 | 201405140747AM | ND |
2014-05-13 | 201405140708AM | ND |
2014-08-12 | 201408130358AM | ND |
2014-08-12 | 201408130644AM | ND |