Pentachlorophenol
Bossier City 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 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 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
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-01-23 | 35370031001 | ND |
| 2018-01-23 | 35370031001 | ND |
| 2018-07-31 | 35408509001 | ND |
| 2018-07-31 | 35408509001 | ND |
| 2019-02-25 | 35450969001 | ND |
| 2019-02-25 | 35450969001 | ND |
| 2019-07-31 | 35486402001 | ND |
| 2019-07-31 | 35486402001 | ND |
| 2020-03-16 | 35538194001 | ND |
| 2020-08-11 | 35569893001 | ND |
| 2021-02-03 | 35609510001 | ND |
| 2021-08-05 | 35653536002 | ND |
| 2022-01-27 | 35693462008 | ND |
| 2022-07-27 | 35735463001 | ND |
| 2023-01-30 | 35776976002 | ND |
| 2023-08-15 | 35821480001 | ND |