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Heptachlor epoxide

New Orleans Algiers Water Works

Heptachlor epoxide is a breakdown product of heptachlor, a highly toxic and carcinogenic pesticide banned in the U.S. since the 1980s.

 

15

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

0

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2018ND40ND
2019ND40ND
2020ND10ND
2021ND20ND
2022ND20ND
2023ND20ND

ppb = parts per billion

State, National, and Health Guidelines for Drinking Water

EWG Health Guideline: 0.006 ppb

The EWG Health Guideline of 0.006 ppb for heptachlor epoxide 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): 0.2 ppb

The legal limit for heptachlor epoxide, 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.

ppb = parts per billion

All test results

Date Lab ID Result
2018-04-1735386954004ND
2018-04-1735386954004ND
2018-10-0235421764001ND
2018-10-0235421764001ND
2019-02-0535446734001ND
2019-02-0535446734001ND
2019-08-1435490420001ND
2019-08-1435490420001ND
2020-10-2635587653001ND
2021-03-2935622312001ND
2021-12-0835683695001ND
2022-03-1535704704001ND
2022-10-1335753421001ND
2023-03-0635783941001ND
2023-10-3135838748001ND