Pentachlorophenol
Gettysburg Municipal Authority
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 | 15 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 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
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-05-12 | 22350023.00 | ND |
| 2020-05-12 | 22349989.00 | ND |
| 2020-05-12 | 22349936.00 | ND |
| 2020-05-18 | 22350055.00 | ND |
| 2020-05-18 | 22349968.00 | ND |
| 2020-05-20 | 22349886.00 | ND |
| 2020-05-20 | 22349915.00 | ND |
| 2020-08-18 | 22937381.00 | ND |
| 2020-08-18 | 22937323.00 | ND |
| 2020-08-19 | 22937352.00 | ND |
| 2020-08-19 | 22937410.00 | ND |
| 2020-08-24 | 23125312.00 | ND |
| 2020-08-24 | 23125283.00 | ND |
| 2020-08-24 | 23125341.00 | ND |
| 2020-12-02 | 23656086.00 | ND |
| 2023-05-16 | 29242407.00 | ND |
| 2023-05-16 | 29242346.00 | ND |
| 2023-05-16 | 29242379.00 | ND |
| 2023-05-17 | 29242789.00 | ND |
| 2023-05-17 | 29242761.00 | ND |
| 2023-05-17 | 29242733.00 | ND |
| 2023-05-30 | 29242705.00 | ND |
| 2023-08-01 | 29639316.00 | ND |
| 2023-08-01 | 29639270.00 | ND |
| 2023-08-15 | 29639288.00 | ND |
| 2023-08-16 | 29829446.00 | ND |
| 2023-08-16 | 29829426.00 | ND |
| 2023-08-22 | 29829512.00 | ND |
| 2023-08-22 | 29829484.00 | ND |