Pentachlorophenol
Lido-point Lookout Water District
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-04-15 | 7085833003 | ND |
| 2019-04-15 | 7085833004 | ND |
| 2020-06-29 | 70136295001 | ND |
| 2020-07-23 | 70139303003 | ND |
| 2020-07-23 | 70139303002 | ND |
| 2020-07-23 | 70139303001 | ND |
| 2020-10-08 | 70148840006 | ND |
| 2021-02-25 | 70163827001 | ND |
| 2021-06-03 | 70175546001 | ND |
| 2022-02-17 | 70204621002 | ND |
| 2022-02-17 | 70204621004 | ND |
| 2022-02-17 | 70204621003 | ND |
| 2023-12-12 | 70280671002 | ND |
| 2023-12-12 | 70280671001 | ND |