1,2,3 TRICHLOROPROPANE (TCP): BASICS

1,2,3-Trichloropropane, often referred to as “TCP”, is a contaminant that has garnered attention from government to private parties over the last decade. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has stated that this pollutant can leach from the soil into groundwater, and might be carcinogenic to human beings. TCP is not naturally occurring in the natural environment, but is instead a man-made chemical that is generally found in industrial or hazardous waste sites. While this colorless liquid may seem harmless, there are many adverse health effects that can result upon exposure, including reduced body weight and tumors in several organs.