Pentachlorophenol
Elizabethtown Area Water
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 12 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 13 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-04-23 | 8044342-01 | ND |
| 2019-06-10 | 9045802-01 | ND |
| 2020-05-26 | 22567515.00 | ND |
| 2020-05-26 | 22567485.00 | ND |
| 2020-05-26 | 22567455.00 | ND |
| 2020-05-26 | 22567395.00 | ND |
| 2020-05-26 | 22567425.00 | ND |
| 2020-05-26 | 22567545.00 | ND |
| 2020-08-03 | 22957780.00 | ND |
| 2020-08-03 | 22957720.00 | ND |
| 2020-08-03 | 22957660.00 | ND |
| 2020-08-03 | 22957750.00 | ND |
| 2020-08-03 | 22957690.00 | ND |
| 2020-08-03 | 22957630.00 | ND |
| 2021-04-05 | 24395580.00 | ND |
| 2022-04-18 | 26609518.00 | ND |
| 2023-04-24 | 29061784.00 | ND |
| 2023-04-24 | 29061788.00 | ND |
| 2023-04-24 | 29061787.00 | ND |
| 2023-04-24 | 29061790.00 | ND |
| 2023-04-24 | 29061789.00 | ND |
| 2023-04-24 | 29061786.00 | ND |
| 2023-04-24 | 29061785.00 | ND |
| 2023-08-28 | 29849254.00 | ND |
| 2023-08-28 | 29849259.00 | ND |
| 2023-08-28 | 29849258.00 | ND |
| 2023-08-28 | 29849257.00 | ND |
| 2023-08-28 | 29849256.00 | ND |
| 2023-08-28 | 29849255.00 | ND |