Pentachlorophenol
Yadkinville, Town of
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2021 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2022 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-07-03 | 92390588003SOC | ND |
| 2018-11-08 | 92406563002SOC | ND |
| 2019-05-30 | 37729_19-22349A | ND |
| 2019-07-11 | 37729_19-29729 | ND |
| 2022-08-10 | 92619957001_12710 | ND |
| 2022-09-15 | 92626153001_12710 | ND |
| 2022-10-05 | 2103508-0A | ND |
| 2022-10-24 | 2105109-01 | ND |
| 2023-01-04 | 3013425-02 | ND |
| 2023-01-05 | 3013425-01 | ND |
| 2023-09-21 | 3093827-01 | ND |
| 2023-09-21 | 3093829-01 | ND |