Pentachlorophenol
Newberry 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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2022 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2023 | ND | 12 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-04-23 | 22184195.00 | ND |
| 2020-04-23 | 22184159.00 | ND |
| 2020-04-30 | 22184221.00 | ND |
| 2020-05-19 | 22383222.00 | ND |
| 2020-05-19 | 22383186.00 | ND |
| 2020-05-19 | 22383258.00 | ND |
| 2020-08-13 | 22969990.00 | ND |
| 2020-08-13 | 22969949.00 | ND |
| 2020-08-27 | 22970412.00 | ND |
| 2020-08-27 | 22970338.00 | ND |
| 2020-08-27 | 22970376.00 | ND |
| 2020-08-27 | 22970300.00 | ND |
| 2023-04-04 | 28871678.00 | ND |
| 2023-04-04 | 28871690.00 | ND |
| 2023-04-04 | 28871684.00 | ND |
| 2023-04-12 | 28872302.00 | ND |
| 2023-04-12 | 28872308.00 | ND |
| 2023-04-12 | 28872314.00 | ND |
| 2023-07-13 | 29467488.00 | ND |
| 2023-07-13 | 29467640.00 | ND |
| 2023-07-13 | 29467591.00 | ND |
| 2023-07-18 | 29467518.00 | ND |
| 2023-07-18 | 29467579.00 | ND |
| 2023-07-18 | 29467549.00 | ND |