Pentachlorophenol
Aqua Pa Hatboro
NOTE: Aqua Pa Hatboro purchases water from Aqua Pennsylvania Main System which is required to test for pentachlorophenol. Sample information shown below was taken by Aqua Pennsylvania Main System.
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2020 | ND | 12 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2023 | ND | 14 | 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
NOTE: Aqua Pa Hatboro purchases water from Aqua Pennsylvania Main System which is required to test for pentachlorophenol. Sample information shown below was taken by Aqua Pennsylvania Main System.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-04-06 | 22027298.00 | ND |
| 2020-04-07 | 22027372.00 | ND |
| 2020-04-09 | 22027342.00 | ND |
| 2020-04-13 | 22027612.00 | ND |
| 2020-04-16 | 22027623.00 | ND |
| 2020-04-23 | 22029519.00 | ND |
| 2020-07-13 | 22613588.00 | ND |
| 2020-07-14 | 22613563.00 | ND |
| 2020-07-15 | 22613834.00 | ND |
| 2020-07-20 | 22613870.00 | ND |
| 2020-07-22 | 22613906.00 | ND |
| 2020-07-22 | 22613942.00 | ND |
| 2021-05-17 | 24444602.00 | ND |
| 2023-01-25 | 28354040.00 | ND |
| 2023-01-25 | 28352816.00 | ND |
| 2023-01-25 | 28524998.00 | ND |
| 2023-01-27 | 28525021.00 | ND |
| 2023-01-30 | 28524975.00 | ND |
| 2023-01-30 | 28524952.00 | ND |
| 2023-01-31 | 28525090.00 | ND |
| 2023-01-31 | 28525066.00 | ND |
| 2023-01-31 | 28525044.00 | ND |
| 2023-02-03 | 28525113.00 | ND |
| 2023-02-08 | 28525136.00 | ND |
| 2023-04-03 | 28706461.00 | ND |
| 2023-04-03 | 28707940.00 | ND |
| 2023-04-04 | 28706447.00 | ND |
| 2023-04-04 | 28706454.00 | ND |
| 2023-04-04 | 28707914.00 | ND |
| 2023-04-12 | 28904094.00 | ND |
| 2023-04-12 | 28904012.00 | ND |
| 2023-04-12 | 28904066.00 | ND |
| 2023-04-13 | 28708587.00 | ND |
| 2023-04-13 | 28708581.00 | ND |
| 2023-04-17 | 28904035.00 | ND |
| 2023-04-17 | 28903951.00 | ND |
| 2023-04-17 | 28903979.00 | ND |
| 2023-04-18 | 28903871.00 | ND |
| 2023-04-19 | 28903924.00 | ND |
| 2023-04-27 | 28903900.00 | ND |
| 2023-05-01 | 28905179.00 | ND |
| 2023-06-07 | 29112031.00 | ND |
| 2023-07-10 | 29501551.00 | ND |
| 2023-07-11 | 29501550.00 | ND |
| 2023-07-11 | 29501549.00 | ND |
| 2023-07-12 | 29501548.00 | ND |
| 2023-07-12 | 29501554.00 | ND |
| 2023-07-12 | 29501556.00 | ND |
| 2023-07-12 | 29501552.00 | ND |
| 2023-07-12 | 29501553.00 | ND |
| 2023-07-12 | 29501555.00 | ND |
| 2023-07-12 | 29501547.00 | ND |
| 2023-07-25 | 29501648.00 | ND |
| 2023-07-25 | 29501620.00 | ND |
| 2023-07-26 | 29501762.00 | ND |
| 2023-07-31 | 29501676.00 | ND |
| 2023-07-31 | 29703741.00 | ND |
| 2023-07-31 | 29501704.00 | ND |
| 2023-07-31 | 29501735.00 | ND |
| 2023-07-31 | 29501790.00 | ND |
| 2023-09-13 | 29704637.00 | ND |
| 2023-10-11 | 29891179.00 | ND |
| 2023-10-19 | 30074849.00 | ND |
| 2023-10-19 | 30074821.00 | ND |
| 2023-10-19 | 30074793.00 | ND |
| 2023-10-25 | 30074949.00 | ND |
| 2023-10-26 | 30075005.00 | ND |
| 2023-10-30 | 30075033.00 | ND |
| 2023-10-30 | 30074977.00 | ND |
| 2023-11-01 | 30075061.00 | ND |
| 2023-11-01 | 30074893.00 | ND |
| 2023-11-01 | 30074921.00 | ND |
| 2023-11-07 | 30249577.00 | ND |
| 2023-11-07 | 30249605.00 | ND |