Interpreting 1,2,3-TCP Detection Values in Cleveland County Water Records
Detection versus reporting level
The EPA monitoring data for the Hwy. 63 Water Association in Cleveland County shows no 1,2,3-TCP detected above the reporting level of 0.03 micrograms per liter during 2013-2015. A non-detection means instruments did not measure concentrations above that threshold, not a guarantee that this compound is absent.
Median and range values
With all results below the reporting level, there is no median to calculate. The range is effectively from none detected to the detection threshold. This does not establish the exact concentration but frames what was measurable in this public system sample.
Understanding the scope of the public water system record
These figures represent a public water system serving over 7,000 people through nearly 3,000 connections, using groundwater as the source. This data addresses water quality at distribution points on average, not individual household taps.
Differences Between Public-System Records and Private Well Testing
Public system monitoring versus private well tests
Government data reflects routine monitoring of community water sources, averaging conditions across many homes. Private well testing measures the water at a specific location at a point in time, providing individual household detail.
Implications for household decisions
Public system results guide general expectations but cannot substitute for a household’s own water test to confirm 1,2,3-TCP presence or concentration.
Adjustments for Larger, Secondary, or Seasonal Homes
Volume and usage differences
Homes with higher water consumption, such as large families or seasonal residences, may require filtration systems with greater capacity or different settings to manage 1,2,3-TCP effectively.
Operational considerations for seasonal use
Homes used intermittently need to consider potential stagnation effects and initial flushing practices when evaluating treatment solutions.
Information to Record Before Seeking Treatment Advice
Water source identification
Confirm whether the household water is supplied by the local public system, a private well, or another source.
Previous water testing results
Gather any available laboratory reports, especially those measuring 1,2,3-TCP or related compounds.
Household water use patterns
Note daily water consumption, number of occupants, and any special use cases that might affect treatment requirements.
Reading a Certified Laboratory Test for 1,2,3-TCP
Detection limits and units
Certified labs report concentrations in micrograms per liter (µg/L) with a stated detection limit. Values below that limit mean the chemical was not measurable, not necessarily absent.
Interpreting concentration figures
Since there is no federal maximum contaminant level for 1,2,3-TCP, test results are informational and useful for guiding treatment but not regulatory compliance in this context.
Long-Term Effects of Untreated 1,2,3-TCP in Household Water
Potential health considerations
While no EPA health-based violations were recorded for this system, prolonged exposure to 1,2,3-TCP at elevated levels has been studied for possible health risks, so monitoring and management may be prudent.
Non-health impacts
There is no direct aesthetic concern linked to 1,2,3-TCP such as taste or odor issues noted in the public records.
Summary and Source Reference
This data reflects the 2013-2015 federal monitoring results for the Hwy. 63 Water Association public water system serving Cleveland County, Arkansas. For more information, visit the EPA’s public water system occurrence records online.
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Where this information comes from
Source: EPA SDWIS public water system record. Sampled 2013-08-19. These figures describe the public water system's record, not the plumbing inside any individual building.
On record: EPA UCMR3 monitoring (2013-2015) for Hwy. 63 Water Association (AR0000107), AR: 10 results across 1 listed contaminants, 0 detections above the reporting level; nothing detected above the method reporting level
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