1,2,3-TCP in Area 01: Understanding Treatment Options for Your Home Water

Local Water Supply and 1,2,3-TCP Monitoring

The Mashantucket Pequot Water System, serving Area 01, supplies water to numerous residential connections. According to EPA's Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule 3 (UCMR3) data collected between 2013 and 2015, 1,2,3-trichloropropane (1,2,3-TCP) was not detected above the reporting level in any sample from this system's water source. This robust federal occurrence survey is a snapshot of the water system's water quality rather than any individual household's tap water.

How Fleck System Technology Addresses 1,2,3-TCP

Targeted Filtration Process

The Fleck 1,2,3-TCP Filter uses a specialized filtration mechanism designed to reduce organic contaminants like 1,2,3-TCP by adsorbing these molecules as water passes through the system. This process complements the municipal water treatment by providing an additional barrier to minimize certain synthetic compounds that may be present in water.

System Readiness

This equipment ships ready to configure within your household water line, requiring no specialized plumbing services. It operates by directing water through a media bed that traps 1,2,3-TCP before the water reaches your taps.

Changes to Tap Water Quality After Filtration

Reduced 1,2,3-TCP Levels

With the Fleck filter in place, the water reaching your faucet typically shows lower concentrations of 1,2,3-TCP, assuming it was present at detectable levels prior to filtration. This improvement relates directly to the filtration media's capacity to adsorb and remove this compound.

No Impact on Other Water Qualities

Besides addressing 1,2,3-TCP, this treatment does not alter the water's mineral balance, pH, or dissolved solids, preserving the original taste and characteristics of your municipal supply.

Influence of Household Plumbing Materials and Age

Plumbing Does Not Generate 1,2,3-TCP

1,2,3-TCP originates from environmental sources, not from household plumbing materials or the age of pipes. Consequently, older plumbing does not contribute to presence of 1,2,3-TCP in your water.

Plumbing Materials and Filtration Effectiveness

The filter's performance in reducing 1,2,3-TCP is independent of the pipe material or plumbing system age but ensuring leak-free connections helps maintain consistent water pressure and filtration flow.

Considerations for Larger or Seasonal Homes

Increased Water Demand

Homes with larger households or high water usage require filters sized for greater flow capacity. Using a device rated for your water demand ensures effective filtration without pressure drop.

Intermittent Use in Seasonal Properties

For seasonal homes, occasional low water flow periods require attention to filter maintenance schedules to prevent stagnation or media degradation.

Effects of Untreated 1,2,3-TCP Over Time

1,2,3-TCP is a synthetic organic compound historically used in industrial applications. While not detected in this water system above reporting levels, long-term exposure in some contexts has been studied for potential health implications. Leaving minor traces untreated does not immediately affect water safety but may influence consumer preferences for water quality.

Homeowners keen to minimize their intake often consider additional filtration as a precautionary step.

Choosing the Right Treatment

Given the data from the Mashantucket Pequot Water System showing no detection of 1,2,3-TCP above reporting thresholds, testing your household water directly is essential to understand your specific situation. If 1,2,3-TCP presence is confirmed, the Fleck 1,2,3-TCP Filter offers a documented technology solution shipping ready to configure, designed to reduce this compound effectively while accommodating household water demand.

Where this information comes from

Source: EPA SDWIS public water system record. Sampled 2015-12-15. These figures describe the public water system's record, not the plumbing inside any individual building.

On record: EPA UCMR3 monitoring (2013-2015) for Mashantucket Pequot Water System (010106001), 01: 4 results across 1 listed contaminants, 0 detections above the reporting level; nothing detected above the method reporting level