Chlorpyriphos
East Greenbush General WD
NOTE: East Greenbush General WD purchases water from City of Troy Public Utilities which is required to test for chlorpyriphos. Sample information shown below was taken by City of Troy Public Utilities.
Chlorpyrifos is an organophosphate pesticide that has been widely used, but in 2021, application on food crops was banned by the EPA. Exposure to chlorpyrifos during pregnancy and early life harms the developing brain, including reduced IQ, delayed development of motor and sensory functions, and social and behavioral dysfunction.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
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2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2018 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: East Greenbush General WD purchases water from City of Troy Public Utilities which is required to test for chlorpyriphos. Sample information shown below was taken by City of Troy Public Utilities.
Date | Lab ID | Result |
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2020-03-10 | 70124738006SEA1 | ND |
2020-06-10 | 70134203006SEA2 | ND |
2020-09-15 | 70146013006SEA3 | ND |
2020-12-09 | 70156211006SEA4 | ND |