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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