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Pentachlorophenol

Martin County Water & Sewer District 2

NOTE: Martin County Water & Sewer District 2 purchases water from Martin County Regional WASA which is required to test for pentachlorophenol. Sample information shown below was taken by Martin County Regional WASA.

Pentachlorophenol is a carcinogenic chemical used as a wood preservative. It harms developing fetuses, and causes immune suppression and hormone disruption.

 

4

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

0

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2018N/A00N/A
2019ND10ND
2020ND20ND
2021N/A00N/A
2022ND10ND
2023ND20ND

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

NOTE: Martin County Water & Sewer District 2 purchases water from Martin County Regional WASA which is required to test for pentachlorophenol. Sample information shown below was taken by Martin County Regional WASA.

Date Lab ID Result
2020-01-087442-010820-E01SND
2020-04-017442-040120-E01SND
2023-01-037451-010323-E01SND
2023-04-057451-040523-E01SND