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Heptachlor epoxide

Big Flats Water District #2

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

 

11

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
2019ND20ND
2020ND30ND
2021N/A00N/A
2022ND30ND
2023ND30ND

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
2019-05-153035018002SOCND
2019-05-153035018001SOCND
2020-11-183142495001SOCND
2020-12-023145256002SOCND
2020-12-023145256001SOCND
2022-06-16S2F0444-01SOCND
2022-06-16S2F0445-01SOCND
2022-06-16S2F0443-01SOCND
2023-12-21S3L0461-01SOCSND
2023-12-21S3L0463-01SOCSND
2023-12-21S3L0462-01SOCSND