Pentachlorophenol
Pawc Pocono 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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2020 | ND | 18 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2022 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2023 | ND | 18 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-04-16 | 22047150.00 | ND |
| 2020-04-27 | 22047208.00 | ND |
| 2020-04-27 | 22047179.00 | ND |
| 2020-04-29 | 22239151.00 | ND |
| 2020-04-29 | 22239122.00 | ND |
| 2020-04-29 | 22239064.00 | ND |
| 2020-05-04 | 22239093.00 | ND |
| 2020-05-04 | 22239035.00 | ND |
| 2020-05-05 | 22239180.00 | ND |
| 2020-07-08 | 22631009.00 | ND |
| 2020-07-08 | 22630864.00 | ND |
| 2020-07-08 | 22630980.00 | ND |
| 2020-07-13 | 22630806.00 | ND |
| 2020-07-13 | 22630835.00 | ND |
| 2020-07-13 | 22630777.00 | ND |
| 2020-07-14 | 22630951.00 | ND |
| 2020-07-14 | 22630922.00 | ND |
| 2020-07-14 | 22630893.00 | ND |
| 2023-05-10 | 28925587.00 | ND |
| 2023-05-10 | 28925500.00 | ND |
| 2023-05-10 | 28925732.00 | ND |
| 2023-05-10 | 28925676.00 | ND |
| 2023-05-10 | 28925674.00 | ND |
| 2023-05-10 | 28925529.00 | ND |
| 2023-05-10 | 28925645.00 | ND |
| 2023-05-10 | 28925616.00 | ND |
| 2023-05-10 | 28925558.00 | ND |
| 2023-07-19 | 29324775.00 | ND |
| 2023-07-19 | 29324773.00 | ND |
| 2023-07-19 | 29324657.00 | ND |
| 2023-07-19 | 29324827.00 | ND |
| 2023-07-19 | 29324686.00 | ND |
| 2023-07-19 | 29324628.00 | ND |
| 2023-07-19 | 29324856.00 | ND |
| 2023-07-19 | 29324744.00 | ND |
| 2023-07-19 | 29324715.00 | ND |