Heptachlor epoxide
Cedar Village II
Heptachlor epoxide is a breakdown product of heptachlor, a highly toxic and carcinogenic pesticide banned in the U.S. since the 1980s.
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 | 0.0500 ppb | 2 | 2 | 0.0380 ppb - 0.0620 ppb |
| 2019 | 0.0545 ppb | 2 | 2 | 0.0510 ppb - 0.0580 ppb |
| 2020 | 0.0617 ppb | 3 | 3 | 0.0530 ppb - 0.0720 ppb |
| 2021 | 0.0220 ppb | 2 | 1 | ND - 0.0440 ppb |
| 2022 | 0.0110 ppb | 3 | 1 | ND - 0.0330 ppb |
| 2023 | 0.0330 ppb | 2 | 2 | 0.0260 ppb - 0.0400 ppb |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-05-14 | CB03013-01 | 0.0380 ppb |
| 2018-07-16 | CB07912-01 | 0.0620 ppb |
| 2019-06-18 | CC09646-01 | 0.0580 ppb |
| 2019-08-02 | CC11195-01 | 0.0510 ppb |
| 2020-03-16 | CD03791-01 | 0.0530 ppb |
| 2020-06-18 | CD08933-01 | 0.0600 ppb |
| 2020-08-20 | CD08934-01 | 0.0720 ppb |
| 2021-06-30 | CE03348-01 | 0.0440 ppb |
| 2021-07-09 | CE08316-01 | ND |
| 2022-01-11 | CF00220-01 | ND |
| 2022-06-12 | CF08337-01 | ND |
| 2022-08-08 | CF11818-01 | 0.0330 ppb |
| 2023-05-11 | 752-6814-1 | 0.0400 ppb |
| 2023-07-07 | 752-9114-1 | 0.0260 ppb |