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Understanding Deltona's Groundwater Source and TCP Monitoring

Deltona's municipal water is supplied from groundwater accessed through a network of wells serving over 81,000 people with more than 35,000 connections. The local water system, Deltona Water (FL3640287), has been monitored under EPA's Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR3) during 2013-2015 for trace compounds including 1,2,3-trichloropropane (1,2,3-TCP), a chlorinated solvent historically associated with certain industrial and agricultural activities.

Agricultural Land Use and Its Relevance to 1,2,3-TCP Detection

Legacy Use of Soil Fumigants

The surrounding agricultural areas of Volusia County have a history of soil fumigation practices dating back to mid-20th century which introduced chlorinated solvents like 1,2,3-TCP as impurities in fumigants. These contaminants can persist in groundwater long after application ceased due to their chemical stability and groundwater movement patterns.

Correlating Land Use with System-Wide Sampling

EPA sampling for the public water system serving Deltona detected no instances of 1,2,3-TCP above the reporting level of 0.03 micrograms per liter (µg/L) or parts per billion (ppb). Although detection above this level did not occur in the system-wide study, agricultural legacy points to potential sources that merit awareness when considering household water treatment.

Comparing Volusia's 1,2,3-TCP Data to Nearby Counties

Regional Monitoring Differences

Neighboring counties may show sporadic detections of 1,2,3-TCP due to varying historical land uses, sampling frequency, and groundwater characteristics. Deltona’s zero-detection record during this federal occurrence survey distinguishes its system, but does not guarantee the absence of TCP in all local wells.

Limitations of Occurrence Data

The federal UCMR3 data reflects a snapshot of system-wide water quality over a limited period rather than ongoing well-by-well testing. Individual household water quality can only be confirmed through specific laboratory analysis of that home’s tap water.

Commercial and Industrial Considerations Versus Household Needs

Scale and Volume Differences

Commercial operations often require treatment capacity and compliance assurance beyond residential volumes and consumption patterns. These entities may have regulatory reporting obligations and more complex contamination risks linked to TCP and related solvents.

Household Treatment Focus

Household concerns primarily center on ensuring drinking water meets health and aesthetic expectations. Residential technical considerations favor compact, ready-to-configure equipment that aligns with daily water use and common point-of-entry or point-of-use setups.

Fixtures and Processes Most Affected by TCP Presence

Drinking and Cooking Water

TCP is a chlorinated solvent with potential health considerations at elevated levels, so the highest priority is treatment of water used for drinking and food preparation to minimize any chlorinated solvent intake.

Appliance Exposure

While chlorinated solvents do not typically cause staining or corrosivity, water-using appliances exposed to treated water may benefit from technologies that avoid waste and maintain water quality without affecting appliance lifespan.

How Source Depth and Sampling Influence TCP Expectations

Groundwater Characteristics

Deltona’s water comes from groundwater wells, where deeper aquifers may have differing contaminant profiles compared to shallow wells depending on local geology and migration paths of legacy solvents like 1,2,3-TCP.

Sample Depth in Monitoring Studies

EPA occurrence data derives from samples representative of the public water system’s withdrawal points, reflecting a blended water quality picture rather than spot measurements. Variations in individual well depths and casing can affect local concentrations and test results.

Responding to 1,2,3-TCP with Proven Technology

For households evaluating treatment technologies responsive to chlorinated solvents such as 1,2,3-trichloropropane, the Autotrol 1,2,3-TCP Filter offers a direct-purchase option. This system ships ready to configure, designed to meet demand figures that households establish through their water usage measurements. Its technology targets the effective reduction of TCP and related chlorinated solvents to align with household water quality goals.

Where this information comes from

Source: EPA SDWIS public water system record. Sampled 2015-12-23. These figures describe the public water system's record, not the plumbing inside any individual building.

On record: EPA UCMR3 monitoring (2013-2015) for Deltona Water (FL3640287), FL: 24 results across 1 listed contaminants, 0 detections above the reporting level; nothing detected above the method reporting level