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Heptachlor

Thibodaux Waterworks

Heptachlor is an insecticide used for termite control until 1988. It is linked to cancer, hormone disruption and neurotoxicity.

 

17

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

0

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2018ND40ND
2019ND40ND
2020ND30ND
2021ND20ND
2022ND20ND
2023ND20ND

ppb = parts per billion

State, National, and Health Guidelines for Drinking Water

EWG Health Guideline: 0.008 ppb

The EWG Health Guideline of 0.008 ppb for heptachlor 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): 0.4 ppb

The legal limit for heptachlor, established in 1991, was based on analytical detection limits at the time that the standard was set. This limit may not fully protect against the risk of cancer due to heptachlor exposure.

ppb = parts per billion

All test results

Date Lab ID Result
2018-01-2535370415010ND
2018-01-2535370415010ND
2018-07-2335406292001ND
2018-07-2335406292001ND
2019-01-2935445087001ND
2019-01-2935445087001ND
2019-07-2435484852001ND
2019-07-2435484852001ND
2020-01-2235526014001ND
2020-02-2635533608001ND
2020-10-1535585521001ND
2021-03-1135619284001ND
2021-11-0435675780001ND
2022-02-1035696479001ND
2022-08-2535742733001ND
2023-02-2735782421001ND
2023-10-2335836722001ND