Pentachlorophenol
Springfield Utility Board
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 9 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-06-15 | 180675104-S | ND |
| 2018-09-12 | 180958301A-S | ND |
| 2019-06-24 | 1906101401-S | ND |
| 2019-10-02 | 1910018101 | ND |
| 2020-06-30 | 007010904-S | ND |
| 2020-07-16 | 202007170409-S | ND |
| 2020-07-23 | 202007240138-S | ND |
| 2020-07-23 | 202007240137-S | ND |
| 2020-07-28 | 202007290169-S | ND |
| 2020-09-17 | 202009180226-S | ND |
| 2020-09-30 | 010010204 | ND |
| 2020-10-14 | 202010150360-S | ND |
| 2020-10-14 | 202010150361-S | ND |
| 2021-06-10 | 106110201-S | ND |
| 2021-09-15 | 109161304-S | ND |
| 2021-10-14 | 110151404-S | ND |
| 2022-07-22 | 2072604-01 | ND |
| 2022-09-13 | 2091402-04-S | ND |
| 2022-10-11 | 2101219-04 | ND |
| 2023-06-28 | 3063037-04-S | ND |
| 2023-09-12 | 23090454-01A-S | ND |
| 2023-09-12 | 23090454-02A-S | ND |
| 2023-09-26 | 3092727-04 | ND |
| 2023-10-24 | 23101046-01A-S | ND |