Pentachlorophenol
Goodhue County Coop Electric
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 | 18 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2021 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2022 | 0.185 ppb | 4 | 1 | ND - 0.740 ppb |
| 2023 | ND | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-05-15 | 18E1232-02 | ND |
| 2018-05-15 | 18E1232-03 | ND |
| 2018-05-15 | 18E1232-04 | ND |
| 2018-05-15 | 18E1236-01 | ND |
| 2018-05-15 | 18E1236-02 | ND |
| 2018-05-15 | 18E1232-01 | ND |
| 2018-08-07 | 18H0514-01 | ND |
| 2018-08-07 | 18H0514-02 | ND |
| 2018-08-07 | 18H0517-01 | ND |
| 2018-08-07 | 18H0517-02 | ND |
| 2018-08-07 | 18H0517-03 | ND |
| 2018-08-07 | 18H0517-04 | ND |
| 2018-10-31 | 18J1579-03 | ND |
| 2018-10-31 | 18J1582-02 | ND |
| 2018-10-31 | 18J1582-01 | ND |
| 2018-10-31 | 18J1579-04 | ND |
| 2018-10-31 | 18J1579-02 | ND |
| 2018-10-31 | 18J1579-01 | ND |
| 2019-03-25 | 19C1063-02 | ND |
| 2019-03-25 | 19C1063-03 | ND |
| 2019-03-25 | 19C1063-04 | ND |
| 2019-03-25 | 19C1064-01 | ND |
| 2019-03-25 | 19C1064-02 | ND |
| 2019-03-25 | 19C1064-03 | ND |
| 2022-05-12 | 22E1075-03 | ND |
| 2022-05-12 | 22E1075-04 | ND |
| 2022-05-12 | 22E1077-01 | 0.740 ppb |
| 2022-11-21 | 22K0969-01 | ND |
| 2023-02-28 | 23C0011-01 | ND |