Pentachlorophenol
Oil City Water Works
NOTE: Oil City Water Works purchases water from Blanchard Water System which is required to test for pentachlorophenol. Sample information shown below was taken by Blanchard 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 | 1 | 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
NOTE: Oil City Water Works purchases water from Blanchard Water System which is required to test for pentachlorophenol. Sample information shown below was taken by Blanchard Water System.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-01-08 | 35367511001 | ND |
| 2018-01-08 | 35367511001 | ND |
| 2018-07-23 | 35407300001 | ND |
| 2018-07-23 | 35407300001 | ND |
| 2019-02-18 | 35449623001 | ND |
| 2019-02-18 | 35449623001 | ND |
| 2019-07-25 | 35485233001 | ND |
| 2019-07-25 | 35485233001 | ND |
| 2020-03-16 | 35538195001 | ND |
| 2020-08-10 | 35569898001 | ND |
| 2021-01-05 | 35602529001 | ND |
| 2021-08-10 | 35655130002 | ND |
| 2022-02-14 | 35697796002 | ND |
| 2022-07-27 | 35735463003 | ND |
| 2023-01-30 | 35776976004 | ND |
| 2023-08-15 | 35821486001 | ND |