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Are telephone poles treated
• Penta . 42% of all poles are treated with arsenic; and 13% are still treated with creosote. • The use of penta is prohibited in 26 countries around the world, but not in the United States. Approximately 63 percent of poles are treated. 1. The most prevalent wood preservative utilized for poles in service is pentachlorophenol (penta). We don't normally give much thought to utility poles until . Apr 12, Wood utility poles are treated with preservatives that help them last decades. These preservatives, however, known as creosote, pentachlorophenol (PCP or Penta) and inorganic copper chromated arsenical compounds (CCA), are subject to EPA regulations; since wooden utility poles use them, they must be disposed of in a particular manner. Utility poles steadfastly support our electric and communication wires for an average of 75 years after treated with life-extending wood preservatives. These preservatives, however, known as creosote, pentachlorophenol (PCP or Penta) and inorganic copper chromated arsenical compounds (CCA), are subject to EPA regulations; since wooden utility poles use them, they must be disposed of in a particular manner. Utility poles steadfastly support our electric and communication wires for an average of 75 years after treated with life-extending wood preservatives. These preservatives, however, known as creosote, pentachlorophenol (PCP or Penta) and inorganic copper chromated arsenical compounds (CCA), are subject to EPA regulations; since wooden utility poles use them, they . Utility poles steadfastly support our electric and communication wires for an average of 75 years after treated with life-extending wood preservatives. Approximately 40% of wood utility poles are protected against termites and rot by CCA. CCA is a leading preservative among buyers of pressure-treated wood poles.