Pentair 1,2,3-TCP Filter

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If Your Household Water Testing Shows 1,2,3-TCP Near or Below the Reporting Level

The reporting level for 1,2,3-trichloropropane (1,2,3-TCP) is set at 0.03 micrograms per liter (0.03 ppb), a threshold much lower than those for common metals or other contaminants. This low level reflects the compound's potential for long-term environmental persistence and regulatory caution rather than an immediate safety concern. Understanding the rationale behind this stringent reporting level is key to interpreting results responsibly.

If Your Property Is in an Area With Historical Agricultural Land Use

Dane County's groundwater, including the Madison Water Utility system serving roughly 272,000 people, sources water primarily from groundwater that has been shaped by local land-use patterns. The use of soil fumigants containing chlorinated solvents like 1,2,3-TCP during mid-20th century agricultural practices has influenced trace detections in regional monitoring. Although the EPA's monitoring found no 1,2,3-TCP above the reporting level in Madison's system from 2013 to 2015, understanding this history helps to contextualize why testing and targeted treatment may be considered.

If You Are Assessing Treatment for Your Household’s Daily Water Consumption

Choosing appropriate treatment equipment depends on matching capacity to your household's water demand. Daily usage varies widely by household size, fixture number, and activities. Treatment solutions must be sized to manage the volume of water you use while maintaining effective contact time with the media removing 1,2,3-trichloropropane. Ensuring the system's capacity aligns with your needs prevents underperformance and unnecessary maintenance challenges.

If You Want to Understand How Treatment Technology Addresses 1,2,3-TCP

The chlorinated solvent 1,2,3-TCP is resistant to many common water treatment methods such as air stripping. Specialized filtration technologies, including activated carbon media with sufficient bed depth and contact time, can adsorb 1,2,3-TCP effectively. The Pentair 1,2,3-TCP Filter is designed to operate under these principles, providing targeted reduction of this compound when matched to the household's flow rates and demand.

If You Are Considering How to Confirm Your Water’s 1,2,3-TCP Level

Before selecting treatment, the most cost-effective approach is usually to check local public water system reports and consider any recent lab tests of your water. If needed, a certified laboratory can perform a detailed 1,2,3-trichloropropane analysis to establish your home's specific concentration. This testing clarifies whether treatment is warranted and at what scale.

If You Are Interpreting Terms Like 'Detected,' 'Median,' and 'Range' in Area Sampling Records

Within the EPA data for Madison Water Utility, 'detected' indicates measurement above the reporting level but is not a determination of a violation or safety hazard. The median and range statistics summarize levels measured across multiple samples to portray the general occurrence. Notably, for this system, zero detections above 0.03 µg/L were recorded during UCMR3 monitoring from 2013-2015, and there is no federal maximum contaminant level for 1,2,3-TCP.

After evaluating your household water demand and testing results, the Pentair 1,2,3-TCP Filter ships ready to configure and enables targeted treatment sized to your consumption. This approach supports effective management of 1,2,3-trichloropropane to meet your household’s needs in Dane County’s water context.

Where this information comes from

Source: EPA SDWIS public water system record. Sampled 2015-12-29. These figures describe the public water system's record, not the plumbing inside any individual building.

On record: EPA UCMR3 monitoring (2013-2015) for Madison Water Utility (WI1130224), WI: 44 results across 1 listed contaminants, 0 detections above the reporting level; nothing detected above the method reporting level