Pentachlorophenol
Morrisville State College
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 | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-06-07 | 06071809C | ND |
| 2018-06-07 | 06071810C | ND |
| 2018-06-07 | 06071808C | ND |
| 2019-05-30 | 05301907C | ND |
| 2019-05-30 | 05301909C | ND |
| 2019-05-30 | 05301908C | ND |
| 2020-05-21 | 05212003C SOC | ND |
| 2020-05-21 | 05212001C SOC | ND |
| 2020-05-21 | 05212002C SOC | ND |
| 2021-06-09 | 06092106C | ND |
| 2021-06-09 | 06092107C | ND |
| 2021-06-09 | 06092108C | ND |
| 2022-06-09 | 06092205C | ND |
| 2022-06-09 | 06092206C | ND |
| 2022-06-09 | 06092204C | ND |
| 2023-06-21 | EHS2300034560SOC | ND |