Pentachlorophenol
Aloha Gardens Utilities
NOTE: Aloha Gardens Utilities purchases water from PCUD-Pasco County Regional Public Water System which is required to test for pentachlorophenol. Sample information shown below was taken by PCUD-Pasco County Regional Public Water System.
Pentachlorophenol is a carcinogenic chemical used as a wood preservative. It harms developing fetuses, and causes immune suppression and hormone disruption.
Samples
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2020 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2022 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2023 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
State, National, and Health Guidelines for Drinking Water
EWG Health Guideline: 0.3 ppb
The EWG Health Guideline of 0.3 ppb for pentachlorophenol was defined by the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment as a public health goal, the level of a drinking water contaminant that does not pose a significant health risk. This health guideline protects against cancer.
EPA Maximum Contaminant
Level (MCL): 1 ppb
The legal limit for pentachlorophenol, established in 1991, was based on analytical detection limits at the time that the standard was set.
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Aloha Gardens Utilities purchases water from PCUD-Pasco County Regional Public Water System which is required to test for pentachlorophenol. Sample information shown below was taken by PCUD-Pasco County Regional Public Water System.
| Date | Result |
|---|---|
| 2020-01-06 | ND |
| 2020-01-06 | ND |
| 2020-01-06 | ND |
| 2020-01-07 | ND |
| 2020-01-07 | ND |
| 2020-01-07 | ND |
| 2020-04-14 | ND |
| 2020-04-14 | ND |
| 2020-04-15 | ND |
| 2020-04-15 | ND |
| 2020-04-15 | ND |
| 2023-02-23 | ND |
| 2023-02-27 | ND |
| 2023-02-28 | ND |
| 2023-03-06 | ND |
| 2023-03-13 | ND |
| 2023-03-20 | ND |