Metolachlor
Seaford Water Department
Metolachlor is a herbicide applied on corn, soybeans and other crops. The EPA has classified metolachlor as a possible human carcinogen.
6
Samples
0
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
0
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | 0.113 ppb | 3 | 2 | ND - 0.180 ppb |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-03-28 | 2219197001 | ND |
| 2017-03-28 | 2219198001 | 0.180 ppb |
| 2017-03-28 | 2219199001 | 0.160 ppb |
| 2019-11-20 | 4493093 | ND |
| 2019-11-20 | 4493099 | ND |
| 2019-11-20 | 4493104 | ND |