Pentachlorophenol
Western Hills Water 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 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-09-18 | AE40838 | ND |
| 2019-06-17 | AE71195 | ND |
| 2020-06-15 | AF15249 | ND |
| 2020-06-15 | AF15250 | ND |
| 2020-06-15 | AF15251 | ND |
| 2020-06-15 | AF15252 | ND |
| 2021-08-03 | AF64550 | ND |
| 2022-10-04 | AG15960 | ND |
| 2023-07-12 | AG48286 | ND |
| 2023-07-12 | AG48287 | ND |
| 2023-07-12 | AG48288 | ND |
| 2023-07-12 | AG48289 | ND |